HP Seismic Rack User Guide HP Part Number: AH343-9000B Published: April 2012 Edition: 3
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Contents About This Document.....................................................................................5 This Manual Supplements Other Manuals....................................................................................5 Intended Audience....................................................................................................................5 Notation Conventions................................................................................................................
Disconnecting the Seismic Rack From the Pallet......................................................................25 Moving the Seismic Rack off the Pallet..................................................................................26 Hoisting the Rack with Eyebolts.......................................................................................26 Installing the Casters......................................................................................................
About This Document This manual describes the tasks for site preparation, installation, and servicing the HP Seismic Rack. This manual supplements documentation for other servers and refers to the manuals for those servers. This Manual Supplements Other Manuals This manual is not intended as a standalone document.
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1 System Overview Seismic Rack The seismic rack is 36U and has a 1200 lb payload limit. For detailed specifications for the seismic rack, see “Seismic Rack Specifications” (page 15). For detailed information about the seismic rack, including installation and cable management procedures and equipment, see Chapter 5 (page 19) In this document, the word “rack” and “cabinet” are used interchangeably. There are now two versions of racks for seismic systems: the original seismic rack and seismic rack R2.
2 Site Preparation Guidelines This chapter includes these topics: • “System Cabling” (page 10) • “DC Power System Warnings” (page 11) • “Cooling and Humidity Control” (page 11) • “Weight” (page 12) • “Flooring” (page 12) • “Receiving and Unpacking Space” (page 12) • “Operational Space” (page 12) • “Dust and Pollution Control” (page 13) • “Zinc Particulates” (page 13) • “Communications Interference ” (page 13) • “Electrostatic Discharge” (page 14) For information about the physical spec
DC Power System Warnings WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment, HP BladeSystem DC power supplies must be installed in accordance with the following guidelines: • This product is intended to be installed only in a restricted access location. • This product is intended to be connected to a DC power source that can be classified as a secondary circuit in accordance with applicable National requirements for Information Technology Equipment.
Cooling Airflow Direction Each enclosure includes its own forced-air cooling fans or blowers. Air flow for each enclosure enters from the front of the rack and exhausts at the rear. Weight Because each cabinet houses a unique combination of enclosures, total weight must be calculated based on what is in the specific cabinet. For enclosure weights and weight worksheets, see Chapter 3 (page 15).
the lighting fixtures and electrical outlets affects servicing operations, consider an equipment layout that takes advantage of existing lighting and electrical outlets. Also consider the location and orientation of current or future air conditioning ducts and airflow direction and eliminate any obstructions to equipment intake or exhaust air flow. Space planning should also include the possible addition of equipment or other changes in space requirements.
Electrostatic Discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you must follow to set up the system or handle parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage can reduce the life expectancy of the device.
3 Specifications Environmental Specifications Specification Value Temperature range1 Operating -5 to 50 ºC ambient temperature Non operating -40 to 70 ºC 2 Relative humidity (non-condensing) Operating 5 to 90% relative humidity Non operating 5 to 93% relative humidity Altitude Operating 40 ºC from sea level to 6,000 ft. 30 ºC from 6,000 ft. to 13,000 ft. Seismic resistance Earthquake Zone 4 1 Temperature ratings are shown for sea level. No direct sunlight allowed.
Unpacking area: When moving the cabinet off the shipping pallet, you need approximately 9 feet (2.74 meters) on one side of the cabinet to allow you to slide the pallet out from under the cabinet after the cabinet has been raised on the casters. Seismic Rack Ground Connections The seismic rack requires its own ground connections to the site ground. There are two ground connections at the center of the top front and the center of the top rear of the cabinet.
4 Installation Preparation Steps NOTE: Preparation for the installation of any equipment in a Telco facility is dictated by the Telcordia Technologies GR-1275-CORE Central Office Environment Installation/Removal Generic Requirements. It defines everything from the Method of Procedure (MOP) that Telco customers require to the crimping methods that are acceptable to how to secure cables. For example, tie wraps are not permitted, all cables must be tied in place using waxed string.
Tool Purpose 9/16-inch socket wrench with 1/2-inch drive ratchet • Install caster supports on racks • Remove screws that secure racks to their shipping pallets 5/8-inch hex driver Install baying kit when bolting cabinets together 3/4-inch wrench (quantity: two) Raise or lower casters (all commercial cabinet types, seismic rack) 5/16-inch allen key Adjust rack leveling pads in seismic rack 19-mm wrenches: Install anchor bolts in the concrete floor for seismic rack • 0-150 ft-lb torque wrench with
5 Installing the Seismic Rack This chapter includes these topics: • “Drilling Floor Anchoring Holes” (page 19) • “Unpacking and Moving the Seismic Rack” (page 21) • “Join Adjacent Cabinets Together (Optional)” (page 34) • “Connecting Site Ground” (page 36) • “Intracabinet Grounding for Seismic Racks” (page 38) Drilling Floor Anchoring Holes Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) standards require that racks be bolted securely to a solid concrete floor.
• Ear plugs or other ear protection • Rubber bulb (ear syringe available from any pharmacy) • Try square • Standard screw driver • #2 Phillips screwdriver • 3/4 inch hammer drill (Hilti Model No.
3. Load the drill bit: a. Unlock the chuck on the rotary hammer drill. b. Insert the concrete drill bit in the chuck. c. Lock the chuck. 4. Set the depth gauge on the hammer drill for 102 mm (4 inches). M12 anchor hole depth must be 102 mm (4 in.) Move the side handle of the hammer drill to a convenient position and tighten in a clockwise direction. Place the vacuum cleaner nozzle near the hole marked for drilling and tape it into position or have another person hold it in position. 5. 6.
6. Unload the seismic rack from the pallet, see: “Moving the Seismic Rack off the Pallet” (page 26). 7. Bolt the seismic rack to the floor, see: “Bolting the Seismic Rack to the Concrete Floor” (page 31) for bolting the rack to a concrete floor, or “Bolting the Seismic Rack to a Raised Floor” (page 33) for bolting the rack to a raised floor. Unpacking the Seismic Rack WARNING! Wear safety glasses or other eye protection when cutting the banding straps.
1. Open the door a. Insert the key in the lock and turn it one quarter turn counterclockwise. b. Remove the key. You will not be able to open the latch before removing the key. c. Lift the latch. d. Twist the latch one quarter turn and pull the door open. 2. For the seismic rack: Using a Phillips driver, disconnect the ground cable from the door. For the seismic rack R2: Using a 10-mm socket wrench, disconnect the ground cable from the door: ai050 3. For the seismic rack: a.
Removing the Side Panels If your rack has side panels, also remove them before installing mounting brackets and other hardware. 1. For the seismic rack: Use a slotted screwdriver to gently unfasten the four quarter-turn fasteners from the side panel. For the seismic rack R2: Using a T30 torx screwdriver, unscrew the six screws per side panel. Pull down on the side panel's latch and lift the panel up and out of the bottom of the rack. 2. 3.
1. For the seismic rack: Turn the quarter-turn fasteners securing the kickplate. Pull the kickplate away from the base of the rack. For the seismic rack R2: Use a T30 torx screwdriver to unscrew the six screws securing the kickplate. Pull the kickplate away from the base of the rack. 2. Disconnect the ground wire from the kickplate using a 10 mm socket wrench. To reinstall the kickplate, reverse the procedure.
• For the seismic rack: Using a 9/16-inch socket and 1/2-inch ratchet, unscrew the eight screws (four on each side of the rack) securing the rack to the pallet. The screws are located next to the rack leveling pads. For the seismic rack R2: Using a 17-mm socket wrench, unscrew the four bolts securing the rack to the pallet. Moving the Seismic Rack off the Pallet NOTE: Seismic racks do not support the use of an unloading ramp.
NOTE: For sites that are not equipped with overhead hoists, installing casters onto the racks is required to move the racks off the pallets or around the room. The casters are designed for short-distance moves over a smooth, hard surface or short-pile carpeting. Using the caster kit items and the rack rail, add four casters to the bottom of the rack frame: For the seismic rack: 1. Retrieve the appropriate caster unit (left or right) from the caster kit: 2. 3. 4.
10. Using the 3/4-inch wrench, raise the rack on the casters by turning the caster jack screws clockwise, a little at a time, until the rack is high enough above the pallet to allow you to slide the pallet out from under it. WARNING! Do not raise the rack more than necessary. Have someone watch as you raise the rack and warn you if there is any excessive motion or tipping. NOTE: Turn the jack screw on one caster no more than four turns clockwise.
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6. Install caster wheel and thread block into caster arm using two hexhead bolts. WARNING! When moving the cabinet with the casters installed, the cabinet must be raised no higher than two inches from the floor to maintain stability. When transferring cabinet between casters and pallet, the caster legs should be raised/lowered in unison to maintain stability.
1. Ensure the eight leveling feet are as high as they will go. They should be shipped from the factory in the fully raised position. If necessary, adjust them using a 5/16 inch Allen key wrench. Allen wrench ai053 2. 3. 4. Roll the rack into position over the drilled holes for the rack. Align the base of the racks with the chalk line and anchor hole locations and ensure that the rack location in the lineup is correct with respect to the floor plan drawings.
4. 5. For the seismic rack only: Install the blank drip trays provided in the hardware kit over unused anchor holes in the base of the rack using the provided nuts. For the seismic rack only: Place the anchor rod assembly and washer kit into the anchor holes. See Figure 1 (page 32) for proper stackup. For the seismic rack R2 only: Place the concrete anchor bolt with washer kit into the anchor holes. Use the same washer stackup shown in Figure 1 (page 32).
Bolting the Seismic Rack to a Raised Floor WARNING! An unsecured rack is prone to tipping. This rack is designed to be bolted to a floor. Because the rack has no other provisions to prevent tipping, never use it without first bolting it to the floor. Failure to do so can result in product damage and serious personal injury or death.
Figure 2 Anchor Rod Assembly For Raised Floor 7 Socket head bolt cap Raised floor 8 Spring washer Saddle nut 3 9 Flat washer Raised floor channel 4 10 Nylon bushing Concrete floor 5 11 Drip plate (included in rack Access floor pedestal 12 accessory kit) Rack leveling foot 6 Rack base Thread the saddle nut onto the bottom of the bolt and drop the saddle nut into the site’s u-channel under the raised floor. Using a 24-mm (15/16”) socket, torque the anchor bolt to 58 ft-lbs (77 N-m).
To join two cabinets together, you need two brackets, 12 round washers, and four 5/8-inch bolts. Cabinets are joined at the top at two anchor positions. For each anchor position: 1. For the seismic rack: For information on how to orient the bracket when connecting a seismic rack to other seismic racks, see Figure 3 (page 35). For the seismic rack R2: For information on how to orient the bracket when connecting a seismic rack to other seismic racks, see Figure 4 (page 36). 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Figure 4 Joining a Seismic Rack R2 to Other Seismic Racks Top View Figure 5 Joining Adjacent Cabinets Connecting Site Ground CAUTION: Site power (rails A & B) and site ground cables must be provided by the customer. The assembly and connection of site power and ground cables should only be done by a certified electrician. The seismic rack and seismic rack R2 are suitable for installation as part of a Common Bonding Network (CBN).
• Before making any crimp connections, coat the bare wire and base connectors with anti-oxidant. • Use star washers between the lug and the rack ground rail to ensure proper ground contact and anti-rotation. To connect the rack to the CBN, connect to one of the following rack ground points. There are two ground connections at the top of the rack (front and rear) and two ground connections at the bottom of the rack (front and rear).
3. Using an 11-mm socket driver, torque the nuts to 40 in-lbs (4.5 N-m). Figure 7 Site Ground Cable Connection to Bottom of Seismic Rack R2 Intracabinet Grounding for Seismic Racks Each seismic rack has two grounding rails at the rear of the rack in front of the mounting rails. Grounding rails are covered by metal foil only in seismic racks, not seismic racks R2. Ground cables are green with a yellow stripe and are used to connect an enclosure to the rack grounding rail.
Enclosures in the rack must each have their own ground connections to the rack grounding rail. For specific ground connections for an enclosure, see the specification for the enclosure.
6 Regulatory Compliance Notices In This Section: • “Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers” (page 40) • “Federal Communications Commission Notice” (page 40) • “Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo, United States Only” (page 41) • “Modifications” (page 41) • “Cables” (page 41) • “Mouse Compliance Statement” (page 42) • “Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)” (page 42) • “European Union Regulatory Notice” (page 42) • “Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private
Class A Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Mouse Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) Class A Equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Japanese Notice BSMI Notice Korean Notice Class A Equipment Class B Equipment Laser Compliance This product may be provided with an optical storage device (that is, CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver.
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A Site Power Cables Site cables and lugs must be provided by the customer or the installation provider for the customer. HP does not provide these items to the customer. IMPORTANT: The power cables should be assembled by a certified electrician only.
Index A Air conditioning, 11 Anchor holes ,marking concrete floor, 20 drilling into concrete floor, 20 tools required, 19 C Communications interference, 13 Cooling assessment, 11 D Dust and microscopic particles, 13 E kickplate, 24 payload limit, 9 positioning, 30 side panels, 24 specifications, 15 unpacking, 22 Site ground, 36 Site power cables reference documentation, 46 requirements, 46 Specifications environmental, 15 rack, 15 Star washers and ground cables, 38 Electrostatic discharge, 14 T F To
