FibreSTORE RAID System Rack Installation Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Supported Rack Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 Introduction This manual provides step-by-step procedures for installing FibreSTORE RAID systems in a rack. A technician who has some experience installing computer hardware should be in charge of the installation. A second person should be available to help lift the components (disk enclosures, controller enclosures, and cache retention units), because they are heavy.
Figure 1 shows the back view of a rack with a controller enclosure in the top position, five disk enclosures, and a CRU. Controller Enclosure Disk Enclosures CRU 2268 Figure 1.
Figure 2 shows the front view of a rack with a controller enclosure in the top position and seven disk enclosures. 2267 Figure 2.
Supported Rack Configurations Ciprico supports four certified configurations of FibreSTORE RAID components in a Ciprico rack. The product numbers for these rack configurations are: • • • • AAMK36A AAMK36A2 AAMK36A3 AAMK36A4 In the following pages, each rack configuration is described for a fully-loaded rack. If your rack is not going to be fully loaded, leave the bottom slots empty and cover them with filler panels.
Configuration for Two RAID Systems (AAMK36A2) Figure 4 shows a front view of a fully-loaded rack with: • Filler panels. These should be located as shown in the figure to guarantee air flow for cooling. • Two FibreSTORE RAID controller enclosures. • Disk enclosures. If you are using fewer than three disk enclosures in any System, leave the slot(s) at the bottom of that System empty.
Configuration for Four RAID Systems (AAMK36A4) Figure 6 shows a front view of a fully-loaded rack with: • Filler Panel Filler panels. These should be located as shown in the figure to guarantee air flow for cooling. • Four FibreSTORE RAID controller enclosures. • Disk enclosures. • The four Cache Retention Units (CRUs) are always located at the bottom of the rack.
Safety Considerations For safe and efficient operations, you should always install the components as shown in Supported Rack Configurations: • • • • Configuration for One RAID System (AAMK36A) on page 6. Configuration for Two RAID Systems (AAMK36A2) on page 7. Configuration for Three RAID Systems (AAMK36A3) on page 7. Configuration for Four RAID Systems (AAMK36A4) on page 8. CAUTION To guarantee air flow for cooling the system, filler panels must be installed as shown in the configurations.
Preparing the Installation Site The first step for installing any FibreSTORE RAID system in any rack is to select an appropriate location for the rack. Use the information in Table 2 to prepare the site. Ciprico Rack Disk Enclosure Controller Enclosure Cache Retention Unit Dimensions 24" w x 77" h x 35" d (61 cm x 195.6 cm x 88.9 cm) 17" w x 7" h x 24" d (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm x 61 cm) 17.5" w x 3.5" h x 24" d (44.5 cm x 8.9 cm x 61 cm) 17.5" w x 3.5" h x 18" d (44.5 cm x 8.9 cm x 45.
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Overview This chapter provides instructions for installing disk enclosures, controller enclosures, and cache retention units (CRUs) in a Ciprico FibreSTORE RAID rack. If you purchased your rack from a company other than Ciprico, see Chapter 3, Installing in a Generic Rack. After reading the safety issues and preparing the installation site (see Chapter 1), complete the following steps to install the FibreSTORE RAID systems in a Ciprico rack: 1. Prepare the rack. 2. Install the CRUs. 3.
Step 1. Preparing the Rack Ciprico ships racks with slide rails already installed in the rack. 1. Remove packaging from the rack. 2. Roll the rack to the place of operation. Make sure there is ample space in back of the rack to fully open the rack door (approximately 3 feet) for installation and cabling. Make sure you have enough room in front of the rack (approximately 3 feet) to install disk enclosures. You can access the components in the rack from the side by opening the doors on both sides of the rack.
Step 2. Installing a Cache Retention Unit (CRU) The CRU is shipped without mounting brackets on it; you must install them before inserting the CRU in the rack. The install kit for the CRU contains the parts you need to mount the brackets and to attach the CRU to the rack. Ciprico ships the rack with the CRU support angles installed in the rack. Install the CRU from the back of the rack. 1. Remove the packaging from the CRU. 2. Install mounting brackets on both sides of the CRU as shown in Figure 7.
5. Rest the CRU on the support angles above the power distribution units, and slide the unit back and into place. See Figure 8. Mounting Screws Mounting Screws 2275 Figure 8.
Step 3. Installing a Disk Enclosure Before you can install the disk enclosure, you must first remove the enclosure slide rails from the rack, then you need to attach the enclosure slide rails to the disk enclosure(s). Instructions for this procedure are provided below. Removing Enclosure Slide Rails from the Rack The slide rails are delivered already mounted in the flange mounts on the rack. You must remove the slide rails from the rack and attach them to the disk enclosure.
3. Using caution, push the tab (2) and pull the slide rail completely out of the stationary flange mount (3), as shown in Figure 10. Stationary Flange Mount Enclosure Slide Rail 2 3 Left Side of Rack lookng into the front 2702 Figure 10. Removing Enclosure Slide Rail from Stationary Flange Mount WARNING Be very careful, not to pinch your fingers when completing this step. 4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 for the right side. 5. Install one slide rail on each side of the disk enclosure, as shown in Figure 11.
Installing a Disk Enclosure in the Rack Install the disk enclosures from the front of the rack, load enclosures from the top down, starting underneath the controller enclosure. 1. Align the slide rails mounted on the disk enclosure with the stationary flange mounts on the rack, as shown in Figure 12. 2253 Figure 12. Lifting Disk Enclosure and Aligning Enclosure slides 2. Slowly slide the enclosures slide rails into the flange mounts on the rack.
3. Using caution, push in the tabs for the lock buttons located on each slide rail that is mounted on the disk enclosure (Figure 13), and slide the enclosure in until the lock buttons fit securely into the mating holes in the flange mount. You should hear a click when the lock buttons slide into the mating holes. WARNING Be very careful not to pinch fingers when completing this step.
Step 4. Installing a Controller Enclosure When you order the controller enclosure and the rack at the same time, Ciprico ships the rack with the controller enclosure support angles and cage nuts that correspond to the rack configuration you ordered already installed in the rack. In this situation, skip the next procedure and go directly to Installing Mounting Brackets on page 22.
1. Attach the rear bracket to the support angle with four 1/2" #10-32 screws. (Figure 14 shows a right support angle.) Front Channel Mount Rear Bracket Back Channel Mount 1/2” #10-32 Screws 2 per side 1/2” #10-32 Screws 2 per side Support Angle 1/2” #10-32 Screws 4 per side 2288 Cage Nuts 2 per side Figure 14. Installing Support Angles 2. Install the front end of a support angle into matching holes at the front of the rack with two 1/2" #10-32 screws. 3.
Installing Mounting Brackets A controller enclosure is shipped without the mounting brackets installed; you must install them before you install the controller enclosure in a rack. The Ciprico-provided install kit contains the parts you need to attach the mounting brackets to the controller enclosure and the enclosure to the rack. Install the controller enclosure from the front of the rack. 1.
Step 5. Putting on the Filler Panels This step finishes off the front of the rack so that no openings show. Put the panels in place as shown in Figure 16. Each panel has magnetic strips on the back side so that they easily adhere to the rack. 1. Put horizontal panels wherever there is an open slot or half slot. There are two sizes of horizontal panels: the half-high cover goes above the controller enclosure; the fullsize panel goes over any empty disk enclosure slot. 2.
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Chapter 3 Installing in a Generic Rack Overview This chapter provides instructions for installing FibreSTORE Raid disk enclosures, controller enclosures, and cache retention units (CRUs) in a generic rack. Ciprico rack mounting kits are designed for racks that comply with the Radio Electronics Television Manufacturers Association (RETMA) and Electronics Industry Association (EIA) hole patterns and standard depths. If you have a Ciprico rack, see Chapter 2, Installing in a Ciprico Rack.
Step 1. Preparing the Rack Make sure there is ample space in back of the rack to fully open the rack door (approximately 3 feet) for installation and cabling. Make sure you have enough room in front of the rack to install disk enclosures (approximately 3 feet). Step 2. Installing the Cache Retention Unit (CRU) The install kit for the CRU contains the parts and instructions you need to install the CRU. Follow the instructions in the CRU install kit. Step 3.
Installing Slide Rails on a Disk Enclosure 1. Unpack the generic disk enclosure installation kit. 2. Slide the right and left intermediate slide rails forward until the back lock button mating hole stops at the back lock button. 3. Slide both enclosure slide rails forward until the front lock buttons stop at the front lock button mating holes. Push the front lock button to release the enclosure slide rail, and remove both enclosure slide rails from the intermediate slide rails. See Figure 17.
5. Install one enclosure slide rail on each side of the disk enclosure, as shown in Figure 18. Position the lock button assembly close to the rear of the disk enclosure. Use five 3/8" #10-32 pan head screws to secure each enclosure slide rail to the disk enclosure. Enclosure Slide Rail 2430 Front Front Lock Button 3/8” #10-32 Pan Head Screw 5 per side Figure 18.
Installing the Stationary Flange Mount in the Rack 1. Loosely fasten the left side rack mount bracket (use extension bracket if necessary) to the left side stationary flange mount with two screws and one bar nut*, as shown in Figure 19. Adjust the length of the stationary flange mount/rack mount bracket assembly to fit between the front and back channel mounts. Secure the screws holding the stationary flange mount to the rack mount bracket.
Installing Disk Enclosures into a Rack 1. Slide the intermediate slide rails forward until the back lock button stops at the back button mating hole. 2. Align the enclosure slide rails mounted on the disk enclosure with the intermediate slide rails, which are extended from the stationary flange mounts that are secured to the rack. 2602 Figure 20. Aligning Disk Enclosure Slides 3.
4. Using caution, push in the tabs for the front lock buttons located on the enclosure slides mounted on the disk enclosure (see Figure 21), and slide the enclosure in until the front lock buttons fit securely into the front lock button mating holes on the intermediate slide rail. WARNING Be very careful not to pinch fingers when completing this step.
5. Push in the front lock buttons that are secured by the front lock button mating holes, and slide the disk enclosure back until it stops at the back lock buttons. See Figure 22. 2604 Figure 22. Releasing Disk Enclosure Front Lock Button 6. Open the side doors and push in the back lock buttons that are held by the back lock button mating holes, and slide the disk enclosure back until it stops. Refer to Figure 17 for location of back lock button.
Step 4. Installing the Controller Enclosure You can order an install kit for the controller enclosure. The install kit includes the parts and instructions necessary to install a controller enclosure. Install the controller enclosure from the front of the rack. Attaching Mounting and Support Brackets 1. Attach the mounting brackets on both right and left sides of the controller enclosure with three counter-sunk 1/4" #6-32 Phillips flathead screws on each side, as shown in Figure 23.
2. Attach the right front support bracket to the right rear support bracket with screws and nuts as shown in Figure 24. Adjust spacing so that together they fit between the rack vertical rails (the vertical rails in front and rear of the rack cabinet). The support angle faces the center of the rack cavity.
Installing the Controller Enclosure 1. Place the controller enclosure on the support angles and slide the enclosure back into place. 2. Align the holes on the controller enclosure mounting brackets with the two middle holes on the front support brackets. 3. Secure the enclosure to the channel mounts with two screws on each side (through the channel mount and support brackets).
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