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Lenovo 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack Installation Manual
Lenovo 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack Installation Manual

Lenovo 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack Installation Manual

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42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack
42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack
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  • Page 1 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in the Rack Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the Lenovo Documentation CD, and the Important Notices and Warranty Information document that comes with the product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety ............................... iv Chapter 1. Introduction ......................... 12 Notices and statements in this document ............................12 Chapter 2. Installing a rack ......................13 Size and weight specifications ................................14 Removing and installing the outriggers (side stabilizers) ........................15 Installing the front stabilizer and the side stabilizer brackets ......................16 Removing and installing the upper side covers ..........................
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety...
  • Page 5 Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Rack Safety Information document. For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,”...
  • Page 6 CAUTION: To ensure safety, all configurations of the rack cabinet must be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory in order to verify compliance with country-specific safety regulations. This process ensures that the end product remains safe for the operator and service personnel under normal and forseeable misuse conditions.
  • Page 7 Statement 4: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 8 Statement 6: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf. Statement 8: DANGER • Plug power cords from devices in the rack cabinet into electrical outlets that are located near the rack cabinet and are easily accessible.
  • Page 9 • Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet. • Do not use a ramp inclined at more than ten degrees. • Once the rack cabinet is in the new location, do the following: Lower the four leveling pads. Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
  • Page 10 Note: Each stand-alone rack must be attached to the floor by a trained service technician according to your local building codes. Place a fastener in each corner of the rack. Each fastener must have a rated pull-out force of at least 460 newtons.
  • Page 11 United Kingdom - Notice to Customers: This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom.
  • Page 12: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Installing the rack cabinet consists of the following tasks: 1. Unpack the rack according to the Lenovo 42U and 47U 1200 mm Deep Static and Expansion Racks Rack Unpacking Instructions document that comes with the rack cabinet.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Installing A Rack

    Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Figure 1. 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack 1. One U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.)
  • Page 14: Size And Weight Specifications

    Association (EIA) standard EIA-310-D Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (1992). For the rack cabinet dimensions and weights, see Table 1 and Table 2. Table 1. 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack and 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack physical dimensions Configuration...
  • Page 15: Removing And Installing The Outriggers (Side Stabilizers)

    Removing and installing the outriggers (side stabilizers) The outriggers are the stabilizers with wheels that are installed on the sides of the rack cabinet. After the rack is in its final location and will not be moved more than 2 m (6 ft), you can remove the outriggers. DANGER: Always relocate the rack cabinet with the outriggers installed.
  • Page 16: Installing The Front Stabilizer And The Side Stabilizer Brackets

    before you install the outriggers. For more information, see Installing and removing the lower side panels. Installing the front stabilizer and the side stabilizer brackets See the unpacking instructions that come with the rack cabinet for information about how to unpack and locate the rack;...
  • Page 17 outriggers for use in the future if you have to move the rack cabinet to another location. Figure 5. Removing the outriggers b. Attach the front stabilizer to the front of the rack cabinet with the screws and hex wrench that come with the hardware kit.
  • Page 18: Removing And Installing The Upper Side Covers

    Figure 7. Installing the side stabilizer brackets and bolting the rack to the floor surface Bolt the rack to the floor surface through the holes in the front stabilizer and the side stabilizer brackets (see Figure 7) and reinstall the side covers. Removing and installing the upper side covers The standard rack comes with the upper side covers installed.
  • Page 19: Installing And Removing The Lower Side Panels

    Figure 8. Removing an upper side cover Using the recessed handles, tilt the bottom of the side cover slightly toward you; then, lift the side cover away from the ridge on the top of the rack cabinet. Repeat this procedure to remove the second side cover. To install the upper side covers, reverse the removal procedure.
  • Page 20: Removing And Installing Rack Cabinet Doors

    Figure 10. Removing and installing a lower side panel To remove the lower side panel from the upper side cover, remove the five plastic pins. Store the lower side panels and pins for future use. Note: If you have to move the rack cabinet to another location, make sure that you remove the lower side panels before you install the outriggers.
  • Page 21: Removing And Installing Rear Doors

    Figure 11. Removing a front door Holding the door firmly with one hand, lift both hinge pins until they lock in the open position. This releases the door from the hinges. Grasp the door firmly with both hands and pull it away from the hinges; then, set the door aside. To install a front door on the rack cabinet, complete the following steps: Grasp the door firmly with both hands and align the door to the hinge pins.
  • Page 22: Reversing A Front Door

    lock in the open position. This releases the door from the hinges. Grasp the door firmly with both hands and pull it away from the hinges; then, set the door aside. Reverse this procedure to install the rear doors on the rack cabinet. Make sure that the door with the spring- loaded latch is installed on the left side.
  • Page 23: Attaching Racks In A Suite

    Figure 14. Rotating and installing the door 5. Remove the Lenovo logo from the bottom of the door; then, snap it into place near the top of the perforated section of the door. Figure 15. Moving the Lenovo logo Attaching racks in a suite Expansion racks come with all the hardware that is required for you to attach racks together and form a suite.
  • Page 24 Note: Before you attach an expansion rack to a standard rack or another expansion rack, you must remove the outriggers from the racks so that the racks fit together correctly. Figure 16. Attaching standard and expansion racks to each other to form a suite To attach racks together in a suite, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Installing Optional Devices

    Chapter 3. Installing optional devices There are many servers and optional devices that you can install in the standard rack or expansion racks. Always read the documentation that comes with your server or optional device for detailed installation instructions. Installation guidelines When you install optional devices in the rack, follow these safety guidelines.
  • Page 26: Installing Devices On The Rack-Mounting Flanges

    For information about optional, compatible devices that you can install in the rack, go to the ServerProven Web site at https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml. Installing devices on the rack-mounting flanges When you install optional devices in the rack, secure the device or the rails for that device on rack-mounting flanges.
  • Page 27: Installing Threaded Rails

    Installing threaded rails You must install devices that have threaded holes or device rails that have threaded holes on the rail- mounting flange on the inside of the rack-mounting flanges. See the device documentation for detailed information about how to use threaded rails. Installing cage nuts You must use cage nuts for all optional devices that do not have threaded holes.
  • Page 28: Using A Flat-Blade Screwdriver

    Using a flat-blade screwdriver Complete the following steps to install a cage nut with a flat-blade screwdriver. Figure 18. Installing cage nuts with a flat-blade screwdriver 1. Determine the hole in which you want to install the cage nut. 2. Hold the cage nut in one hand and compress the cage-nut clip with a flat-blade screwdriver. 3.
  • Page 29: Chapter 4. Managing Cables

    Chapter 4. Managing cables Always read the instructions that come with your server or optional device for detailed cable-management information. Use the following general guidelines when cabling servers or optional devices that you install in a rack. Statement 8: DANGER •...
  • Page 30: Using The Cable-Access Bar In The Bottom Of The Rack

    Figure 19. Installing and removing a cable-routing bracket Using the cable-access bar in the bottom of the rack Complete the following steps to route external cables through the opening provided in the bottom rear of the racks. 1. Remove the four screws and washers that attach the cable-access bar to the rack cabinet, as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 31 Figure 20. Routing cables using the cable-access bar 2. Route the cables through the opening. 3. Reattach the cable-access bar to the rack cabinet with the four screws and washers that you removed in step 1. Make sure that you do not pinch or cut any cables.
  • Page 32: Using The Cable-Access Opening In The Top Of The Racks

    Using the cable-access opening in the top of the racks Figure 21. Location of the cable-access opening Complete the following steps to route external cables through the rectangular cable-access opening in the top rear of the standard or expansion rack. Loosen the two wing nuts on the cable-access panel in the inside, top of the rack;...
  • Page 33: Grounding Cable

    Grounding cable This topic provides information about how to connect the grounding cable. Note that you need to prepare the grounding cable in advance before reading this topic. Lenovo does not provide the grounding cable. Grounding cable for the rack You need to connect a ground cable to the rear of the rack.
  • Page 34: Grounding Cable For The Rear Door

    Grounding cable for the rear door It is optional to connect a ground cable to the rear door. To ground the rear door, connect one end of the ground cable to the grounding pin on the bottom of the rear door. Connect the other end of the ground cable to the bottom of the rear vertical frame.
  • Page 35: Chapter 5. Moving A Rack

    Chapter 5. Moving a rack Before you move the rack cabinet to another location, read the important guidelines in this chapter. When you move a rack cabinet, observe the following safety guidelines...
  • Page 36 Statement 8: DANGER • Plug power cords from devices in the rack cabinet into electrical outlets that are located near the rack cabinet and are easily accessible. • Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet before servicing any device in the rack cabinet.
  • Page 37 If a long distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also, lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and strap the rack cabinet to the pallet.
  • Page 38 5. Carefully move the rack cabinet to the new location by using the safety guidelines in this chapter.
  • Page 39: Chapter 6. Parts Listing (42U Deep Dynamic Rack And Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack)

    Chapter 6. Parts listing (42U deep dynamic rack and deep dynamic expansion rack) The replaceable components that are available for the 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack and 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack are described in this chapter. To check for an updated parts listing on the Web, complete the following steps: Go to https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/.
  • Page 40 Table 3. Parts listing for 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack, Type 9360-4PX, and 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack, Type 9360-4EX CRU part CRU part number Index Description number (Tier 1) part number (Tier 2) Split rear door, right...
  • Page 41: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support are available at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...
  • Page 42: Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

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