NetShelter® VX 25U Enclosure Installation Manual
This manual is available in English on the enclosed CD. Dieses Handbuch ist in Deutsch auf der beiliegenden CD-ROM verfügbar. Este manual está disponible en español en el CD-ROM adjunto. Ce manuel est disponible en français sur le CD-ROM ci-inclus. Questo manuale è disponibile in italiano nel CD-ROM allegato.
Contents Product Description..................................................1 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mounting hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Location of keys and mounting hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tools provided . . . .
Vertical Mounting Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 How to adjust the mounting rails on the frame posts . . . . . . 15 How to reposition the vertical rails using the horizontal braces 16 Horizontal Braces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 How to move a brace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 How to Install Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description Product description The NetShelter VX 25U is a high-quality enclosure for storage of industry-standard (EIA-310), 19-inch rack-mountable hardware, which includes servers, and voice, data, networking, internetworking, and APC power-protection equipment.
Product Description: Mounting hardware Item 2 Quantity M6 × 16 pan-head, Phillips screws 60 Caged nut installation tool 1 M6 caged nuts 60 Plastic cup washers 60 Open-ended wrench (13mm and 14mm) 1 5-mm hex wrench 1 Door and side panel keys 2 NetShelter VX 25U Enclosure
Before Installation Read all instructions thoroughly. Warning symbols indicate important instructions that must be followed to prevent injury or damage. Warning • Use at least two people to unpack and assemble the enclosure. • To prevent the enclosure from tipping over, stabilize the enclosure before installing the components. • Do not extend more than one component from the enclosure at one time.
Product Description: Before Installation Packaging of the enclosure Cardboard cover 13-mm bolts Stretch wrap Shipping pallet Pouch containing the open-ended wrench, warranty card, and literature Cardboard corner protectors Pallet brackets 4 NetShelter VX 25U Enclosure
Product Description: Before Installation How to unpack the enclosure 1. Move the shipping pallet to a firm, level surface in an open area. Inspect the enclosure. If you detect shipping damage, contact APC Customer Support at the number on the yellow sticker on the front of the enclosure. 2. Remove the open-ended wrench from the pouch on the front of the packaging. 3. See the label on the packaging to determine where to cut the wrapping.
Product Description: Before Installation Configuration Before installing your enclosure, plan the location of the equipment to be installed. Consider the space needed by the equipment and the ergonomics of keyboards and video monitors. The NetShelter Configurator, available on the APC Web site, helps you plan your configuration to maximize the available U-space of your enclosures. Warning Improper airflow could damage installed components.
Installation How to Install the NetShelter VX 25U Enclosure How to level the enclosure Leveling feet are attached under the enclosure at the corners. The leveling feet help provide a stable base if the floor is uneven, but they cannot compensate for a badly sloped surface. You can remove the casters and leveling feet to allow the base of the enclosure to rest directly on the floor. 1. Move the enclosure to a level location. 2.
Installation: How to Install the NetShelter VX 25U Enclosure Stabilizing kits (optional) APC offers additional products (not provided) for stabilizing the enclosure: • Stabilizer Plate Kit (AR8115 or AR8115ABLK) includes one plate and mounting hardware for attaching it to the enclosure. Use up to three plate kits to provide stability to the front and sides. You can bolt stabilizer plates to the floor for additional stability. To use the Stabilizer Plate Kit, remove the front skirt of the enclosure.
How to Remove and Install the Side Panels Remove the side panels to access the interior. To avoid personal injury or damage to the enclosure, one person should support the side panel while another releases the side panel from its frame. Warning To remove the side panels: 1. Use the key to unlock the panel, if necessary. 2. Slide both panel latches down at the same time, and tip the top of the panel toward you. 3.
How to Remove the Roof To remove the roof from the enclosure, remove the four hex-head screws from the inside corners. Use the 5-mm hex wrench (provided).
How to Reverse the Front Door Remove the side panels: See “How to Remove and Install the Side Panels” on page 9. Reverse the door handle: 1. Remove the two Phillips-head screws from the rear of the door handle assembly, and remove the handle assembly from the door. 2. Rotate the door handle assembly 180° and reinstall it, using the hardware removed in step 1.
Installation: How to Reverse the Front Door Remove brackets for hinge pin, bumper, and latch: Note Remember the location of and distance between all items so that you can reinstall them correctly. Use a Phillips screwdriver (not provided) to remove the hinge-pin brackets , bumper brackets , and latch bracket from the enclosure frame.
Installation: How to Reverse the Front Door Reinstall the hinge-pin brackets: Reinstall the hinge-pin brackets on the opposite side of the enclosure. 1. Remove the small plastic plugs covering the insertion holes in the base and the top of the enclosure frame. Reinstall them in the holes on the opposite side of the enclosure. 2. Relocate the two hinge-pin brackets from their original position to their new position . Partially tighten the screws.
Installation: How to Reverse the Front Door Reinstall the door assembly: 1. Reinstall the door assembly. To avoid personal injury or damage to the enclosure, one person should support the door while another removes the door from its frame. Warning a. Align the lower door hinge pin with the hole in the bottom of the hinge-pin bracket, and slide the hinge pin into the hole. b. Pull down the upper hinge pin. c.
Vertical Mounting Rails The vertical mounting rails are factory-installed in the proper position for use with rack-mountable equipment that has a depth of 29.13 inches (740 millimeters). To accommodate different rails or equipment with various depths, you can adjust each rail from front to rear over a range of 2.35 inches (60 millimeters). 2.35 in.
Installation: Vertical Mounting Rails How to reposition the vertical rails using the horizontal braces You can reposition the two front, the two rear, or all four vertical rails along the horizontal braces to accommodate your equipment. You can reposition the vertical rails even if they are configured for 19-inch equipment. The procedure is the same for all of the vertical rails. When the vertical rails are attached to the side braces, no more than 1000 lb (453.
Horizontal Braces Each side of the enclosure has two adjustable horizontal braces between the vertical frame posts to support the vertical mounting rails and to manage cables. How to move a brace 1. Use the 5-mm hex wrench (provided) to remove the four hex-head screws that hold the brace to the frame posts. 2. Remove the caged nuts from the frame post. See “How to install and remove caged nuts” on page 18. 3. At the new position for the brace, secure the brace to the frame posts: a.
How to Install Equipment This section provides general information on installing rack-mountable equipment in the enclosure. Read the instructions provided with the equipment you are installing for more specific instructions. How to identify one U-space on the mounting rail When installing equipment, locate the top and bottom of a U-space on the mounting rails. The number at every third hole on the mounting rails of a NetShelter enclosure indicates the middle of a U-space.
Installation: How to Install Equipment Grounding studs There are fourteen grounding studs on the enclosure, located on the doors , the roof , the frame , and the side panels . Number of studs Location 4 Base 1 Rear cabling channel 1 Roof 2 Front door 4 Rear doors 2 Side panels APC offers an optional grounding kit (AR8390) for grounding the enclosure.
Cable Management Cable management options APC offers the following products for managing cables in your enclosure: Product SKU Description Cable management hoops AR8113A Fasten cables to posts, mounting rails, or braces. Cable containment kit AR8116BLK Fasten cables within the rear cabling channel. 19-inch, 1U, black horizontal cable passthrough with brush strip AR8429 Routes cables through enclosure while promoting proper airflow.
Enclosure Specifications 21 Height 51.70 in. (1313 mm) Width 23.50 in. (596.9 mm) Depth 42.20 in. (901 mm) Net weight 255 lb (115.9 kg) Total open area (front door) 507.93 in² (3277 cm²) Total open area (rear door) 480.03 in² (3097 cm²) Open area per U (front door) 20.32 in² (131.1 cm²) Open area per U (rear door) 19.2 in² (123.9 cm²) Clearance (for wiring between front door and vertical rail) 3.30 in. (8.
Warranty and Service Limited warranty APC warrants the NetShelter VX 25U Enclosure to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective products. This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been damaged by accident, negligence, or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Visit the APC Web site to find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base, and to submit customer support requests. – www.apc.com (Corporate Headquarters) Connect to localized APC Web sites for specific countries, each of which provides customer support information. – www.apc.
