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CONTENTS Figures Tables Preface Chapter 1 Before You Begin Before you begin..............12 Conventions used in this document........13 Where to get help..............13 Site requirements..............14 Hardware acclimation times........... 14 Part 1 1U1N Procedures Chapter 2 1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ..........
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CONTENTS Part 2 2U1N Procedures Chapter 7 2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ..........64 2U1N configuration installation guidelines...........64 Identifying the kit components..............66 Install the rails.................... 67 Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet............68 Install the system in the cabinet..............
FIGURES Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration............21 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration............23 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration............25 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration............27 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration............29 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration............31 A10 sliding rail assembly - 1U systems.................32 B13 sliding rail assembly - 2U systems................
TABLES Site requirements......................14 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components)..........14 Minimum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets......20 Maximum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets......21 Minimum configuration in 3-phase delta power distribution cabinets......24 Stack up for a maximum configuration............... 25 Minimum configuration in 3-phase wye power distribution cabinets......
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Preface As part of an effort to improve its product lines, Dell EMC periodically releases revisions of its software and hardware. Therefore, some functions described in this document might not be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use.
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EMC products, go to Dell EMC Online Support at https://support.emc.com. Technical support Go to Dell EMC Online Support and click Service Center. You will see several options for contacting Dell EMC Technical Support. Note that to open a service request, you must have a valid support agreement. Contact your Dell EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or with questions about your account.
CHAPTER 1 Before You Begin This section provides information for obtaining assistance and for preparing for the installation of the VxFlex Ready Node PowerEdge 14G server. Before you begin....................12 Conventions used in this document..............13 Where to get help....................13 Site requirements....................
Before You Begin Before you begin WARNING Before you begin, read and follow the safety instructions in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory information document shipped with your system. WARNING To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself. Note The illustrations in this document do not represent a specific system.
Note To open a service request through the Dell EMC Online Support site, you must have a valid support agreement. Contact your Dell EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or to answer any questions about your account.
Before You Begin Site requirements Confirm that the customer site meets all requirements before you begin the installation. The following table describes site requirements and provides references to additional information. Table 1 Site requirements Requirement Description Computer room The system requires a properly equipped computer room with controlled temperature and humidity, proper airflow and ventilation, proper power and grounding, system cable routing facilities, and fire equipment.
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Before You Begin Table 2 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components) (continued) …then let the system or component If the last 24 hours of the acclimate in the new TRANSIT/STORAGE …and the OPERATING environment this many environment was this: environment is this: hours: Nominal 68-72°F Nominal...
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CHAPTER 2 1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation This section provides information for installation of the equipment used in a VxFlex Ready Node PowerEdge 14G server 1U1N configuration. Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ............20 Installation in cabinets with single-phase power distribution......
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Installation of the equipment in the cabinet Install equipment in the cabinet or rack. Always begin component installation at the bottom of the cabinet and work upward. Install components at the lowest available space for that component type. Placement of the equipment in the cabinet is dependent on the type of power distribution units installed in the cabinet.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 1 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration Table 4 Maximum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Data Server R640 Server 2 - 17 and 25 - 40 Installation in cabinets with single-phase power distribution...
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1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Table 4 Maximum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets (continued) Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 19 - 20 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 21 - 24 GbE switch Hardware Installation Guide...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 2 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration Installation in cabinets with 3-phase delta power distribution Installation in cabinets with 3-phase delta power distribution...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Note Install all the equipment in the cabinet before installing and connecting the power and I/O cables. Install the equipment as described in Installation of the equipment in the cabinet page 20. If you are installing the minimum configuration, refer to the figure and table below for minimum configurations for the equipment stack up in the cabinet.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 3 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration Table 6 Stack up for a maximum configuration Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Data Server R640 Server 2 - 17 and 25 - 34 Installation in cabinets with 3-phase delta power distribution...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Table 6 Stack up for a maximum configuration (continued) Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 19 - 20 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 21 - 24 GbE switch Hardware Installation Guide...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 4 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration Installation in cabinets with 3-phase wye power distribution Installation in cabinets with 3-phase wye power distribution...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Note Install all the equipment in the cabinet before installing and connecting the power and I/O cables. Install the equipment as described in Installation of the equipment in the cabinet page 20. If you are installing the minimum configuration, refer to the figure and table below for minimum configurations for the equipment stack up in the cabinet.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 5 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration Table 8 Maximum configuration in 3-phase wye power distribution cabinets Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Data Server R640 Server 2 - 17 and 25 - 36 Installation in cabinets with 3-phase wye power distribution...
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1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Table 8 Maximum configuration in 3-phase wye power distribution cabinets (continued) Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 19 - 20 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 21 - 24 GbE switch Hardware Installation Guide...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 6 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration Identifying the kit components The sliding rail assemblies allow the server to be secured in the cabinet, and extended from the cabinet so that the system cover can be removed to access the internal FRUs.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 8 B13 sliding rail assembly - 2U systems (continued) 1. B13 sliding rail (2) 2. velcro strap (2) 3. screw (4) 4. washer (4) Install the rails The rails are labeled left and right, and cannot be interchanged. The front side of each rail is labeled Left Front or Right Front when the rail faces the cabinet front.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 10 Installing the front end of the rail 6. Repeat the preceding steps to install the right rail assembly. Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet The supplied screws and washers are used to secure the rail assemblies to the front and rear of the cabinet.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 11 Installing screws Install the system in the cabinet This procedure is used to install the system in the cabinet. WARNING The system is heavy and should be installed in a cabinet by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to install the system in a cabinet without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation 3. Rotate the system downward until all the rail standoffs are seated in the J-slots. Figure 13 Install the system in the rails 4. Push the system inward until the lock levers click into place. 5. Pull the blue slide release lock tabs forward on both rails and slide the system into the cabinet.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 14 Slide the system into the cabinet Install the front bezel The procedure to install the front bezel with the LCD panel and the front bezel without the LCD panel is the same. Procedure 1. Align and insert the right end of the bezel onto the system. 2.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 15 Installing the front bezel on 1U system Figure 16 Installing the front bezel on 2U system' Connect and route cords and cables Procedure 1. Connect the power cords and I/O cables as described in documentation for your system.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation 3. If the system does not use a CMA, use the two velcro straps to route and secure cords and cables at the rear of the system: a. Locate the CMA bracket slots on the rear end of both the rails. b.
CHAPTER 3 Install AC Power Cables This section provides sample diagrams and a connection table for installing and connecting power cables to power distribution units (PDUs) and the equipment. This information is provided as an example only, and may differ from your system setup, depending on the number of nodes and the type of PDUs used in your system.
Install AC Power Cables Guidelines for installing and connecting AC power cables Use the following figure as reference for connectors on the rear panel of the servers and switches. Figure 18 AC Connectors on rear panel of servers and switches 1U1N Port 1 Port 2...
Install AC Power Cables Note As cables are installed and connected, dress and tie cables frequently so that excess slack does not interfere with routing of adjacent cables. Sample single-phase wiring for 1U1N configuration Typical example for connecting power cables in racks with single-phase power distribution units is shown below.
Install AC Power Cables Figure 19 Single-phase power distribution Node 32 Node 31 Node 17 Data Switch D Zone B Zone A Data Switch A Mgmt Switch B 1U spare for cable routing Mgmt Switch A Mgmt Server Node 16 Node 1 Zone A Zone B...
Install AC Power Cables Table 9 Single-phase power distribution cabling (from top to bottom) (continued) Source Destination Node 29 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 3 Node 28 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 5 Node 28 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 5 Node 27 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 5 Node 27 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 5...
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Install AC Power Cables Table 9 Single-phase power distribution cabling (from top to bottom) (continued) Source Destination Management Switch B PDU 3 Port 1 Management Switch B PDU 4 Port 1 Management Server PDU 3 Port 2 Management Server PDU 4 Port 2 Node 16 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 3 Node 16 PSU2...
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Install AC Power Cables Table 9 Single-phase power distribution cabling (from top to bottom) (continued) Source Destination Node 3 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 13 Node 2 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 14 Node 2 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 14 Node 1 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 14 Node 1 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 14...
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CHAPTER 4 Install Management Network I/O Cables This section provides the diagrams and tables for installing and connecting cables for the management network. Guidelines for installing and connecting management network cables ....50 Management network A, nodes 1 - 16 cabling ............
Install Management Network I/O Cables Guidelines for installing and connecting management network cables Use the following illustration as reference for console and management ports on the switches. Figure 20 Console and management ports on switches Note As cables are installed and connected, dress and tie cables frequently so that excess slack does not interfere with routing of adjacent cables.
Install Management Network I/O Cables Management network A, nodes 1 - 16 cabling Use the following figure and table to connect cables for management network A, nodes 1 - 16. Figure 21 Management A, nodes 1 - 16 cabling example Data Switch B Data Switch A <…>...
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Install Management Network I/O Cables Table 10 Management A, nodes 1 -16 cabling (continued) Source Destination Node 4 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 16 Node 5 BMC (iDRAC) Management SwitchA Port 18 Node 5 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 20 Node 6 BMC (iDRAC) Management SwitchA Port 22 Node 6 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 24...
CHAPTER 5 Install Data Network I/O Cables This section provides the diagrams and tables for installing and connecting cables for the data network. Data network A, nodes 1 - 22 cabling example........... 56 Data network B, nodes 1 - 22 cabling example............57 Install Data Network I/O Cables...
Install Data Network I/O Cables Data network A, nodes 1 - 22 cabling example Use the following figure and table to connect cables for the data network A, nodes 1 - 22. The node ports referred to in this table are 10 G ports. Note In this example, data switch ports have been intentionally left empty.
Install Data Network I/O Cables Table 13 Data A, nodes 1 - 22 cabling (continued) Source Destination Node 3 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 10 Node 4 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 14 Node 5 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 18 Node 6 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 22...
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Install Data Network I/O Cables Table 14 Data B, nodes 1 - 22 cabling (continued) Source Destination Node 6 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 24 Node 7 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 28 Node 8 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 32 Node 9 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 36...
CHAPTER 6 Update the Install Database This section provides information to update the install database after all installation and configuration work is completed. Update the install database................60 Update the Install Database...
After all work is complete, use this procedure to update the install database. Procedure 1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Dell EMC Business Services website at http://emc.force.com/BusinessServices. 2. In the Post Sales area, click Install Base Group.
CHAPTER 7 2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation This section provides information for installation of the equipment used in a VxFlex Ready Node PowerEdge 14G server 2U1N configuration. Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ............64 2U1N configuration installation guidelines............64 Identifying the kit components................66 Install the rails....................
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Installation of the equipment in the cabinet Install equipment in the cabinet or rack. Always begin component installation at the bottom of the cabinet and work upward. Install components at the lowest available space for that component type. Placement of the equipment in the cabinet is dependent on the type of power distribution units installed in the cabinet.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Table 16 Stack up for a maximum configuration (continued) Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 23 - 24 GbE switch The following illustration represents the maximum 2U1N configuration.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Identifying the kit components The sliding rail assemblies allow the server to be secured in the cabinet, and extended from the cabinet so that the system cover can be removed to access the internal FRUs. The A10 sliding rail assembly (1U) is used for installation of the PowerEdge R640.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 25 B13 sliding rail assembly - 2U systems 1. B13 sliding rail (2) 2. velcro strap (2) 3. screw (4) 4. washer (4) Install the rails The rails are labeled left and right, and cannot be interchanged. The front side of each rail is labeled Left Front or Right Front when the rail faces the cabinet front.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 26 Installing the rear end of the rail 5. For the front end piece, rotate the latch outward and pull the rail forward until the pins slide into the flange, and release the latch to secure the rail in place. Figure 27 Installing the front end of the rail 6.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Procedure 1. Align the screws with the designated U spaces on the front and rear rack flanges. Ensure that the screw holes on the tab of the system retention bracket are seated on the designated U spaces. 2.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 29 Pull the inner rails out of the cabinet 2. Locate the rear rail standoff on each side of the system. Position the system above the rails and lower the rear rail standoffs into the rear J-slots on the slide assemblies.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Note Ensure that the inner rail slides completely into the middle rail. The middle rail locks if the inner rail is not fully engaged. Figure 31 Slide the system into the cabinet Install the front bezel The procedure to install the front bezel with the LCD panel and the front bezel without the LCD panel is the same.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 32 Installing the front bezel on 1U system Figure 33 Installing the front bezel on 2U system' Connect and route cords and cables Procedure 1. Connect the power cords and I/O cables as described in documentation for your system.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation 3. If the system does not use a CMA, use the two velcro straps to route and secure cords and cables at the rear of the system: a. Locate the CMA bracket slots on the rear end of both the rails. b.
CHAPTER 8 Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration This section provides the power, management, and data wiring diagrams for the 2U1N configuration. Guidelines for wiring a 2U1N configuration............76 Sample single-phase wiring for 2U1N configuration ...........77 Management network wiring for 2U1N configuration ........
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Guidelines for wiring a 2U1N configuration Use the following figure as reference for connectors on rear panels of the servers and switches: Figure 35 Power connectors on rear panel of servers and switches 2U1N iDRAC Port 1 Port 2...
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Install and connect cables in the following order: Power (typical sample only): Sample single-phase wiring for 2U1N configuration page 77 Management Management network wiring for 2U1N configuration on page 80 Data A Data network A wiring for 2U1N configuration on page 82 Data B Data network B wiring for 2U1N configuration...
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Figure 36 Single-phase power distribution Node 14 Node 13 Node 12 Data Switch D Mgmt Server Zone A Zone B Mgmt Switch B Node 1 Zone A Zone B Table 17 Single-phase power distribution cabling Source Destination Node 14 PSU1...
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Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Table 17 Single-phase power distribution cabling (continued) Source Destination Data Switch D PDU 1 Port 5 Data Switch D PDU 2 Port 5 Data Switch C PDU 1 Port 7 Data Switch C PDU 2 Port 7 Node 11 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 9 Node 11 PSU2...
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Table 17 Single-phase power distribution cabling (continued) Source Destination Node 2 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 13 Node 1 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 14 Node 1 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 14 Management network wiring for 2U1N configuration Use the following figure and table to connect the management network cables.
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Table 18 Management network cabling (continued) Customer Provided Management Switch Source Destination Node 17 BMC (iDRAC) Management Switch Port 29 Node 17 NIC 1 Management Switch Port 31 Data Network Switch A <...> Port Management Switch Port 45 Data Network Switch B <...>...
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Figure 38 Data networks A and B 40 G link to core switch Data Switch B 40 G link to core switch Data Switch A 40 G link to core switch Mgmt Server Node 17 iDRA Node 1 iDRA...
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Table 19 Data network A cabling (continued) Data Network A Node 11 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 5 Node 12 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 9 Node 13 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 13 Node 14 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 17...
CHAPTER 9 Update the Install Database This section provides information to update the install database after all installation and configuration work is completed. Update the install database................86 Update the Install Database...
After all work is complete, use this procedure to update the install database. Procedure 1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Dell EMC Business Services website at http://emc.force.com/BusinessServices. 2. In the Post Sales area, click Install Base Group.