American Megatrends StorTrends 3200 User manual

StorTrends® 3200 Set Up Guide
MAN-3200-SG
01/16/07
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing the StorTrends® 3200 storage appliance. Please take a few
minutes to review this set up guide before beginning the installation process. If you
require a further explanation of any item covered in this guide, please refer to the
installation instructions on your CD.
This manual is written for the end-user to get up and running with the unit as quickly as
possible. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.
Hardware Installation
This section provides a quick setup checklist to get your StorTrends® 3200 Storage
Appliance up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to
have the system operational within a minimal amount of time.
Note: Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimal
amount of time. Read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation
procedure outlined in this section.
Unpack the StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance
You should inspect the box the StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance was shipped in and
note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you should file a
damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the StorTrends® 3200
Storage Appliance. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You
will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server
Precautions in the next section.
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Preparing for Setup
The box the StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance was shipped in includes the following:
•An 3200 Chassis
•Two Power Cords
•Rails
•Rail Screws
Note: Your StorTrends® 3200 may or may not ship with everything listed in the Retail Packing
List. Contact your AMI authorized reseller to find out what is shipped with your
StorTrends® 3200 storage appliance if the contents do not match the ones listed in this
document.
Choosing a Setup Location
•Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door
completely (~25 inches).
•Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for
sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
Warning
Rack Precautions
•Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the
floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
•In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
•In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
•Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
•You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more
simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
•Review the General Safety Precautions.
•Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
•Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then
work up.
•Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.
•Allow the power supply units and hot plug Serial ATA drive to cool before
touching them.
•Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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General Safety Precautions
Warning
General Safety Precautions
•Keep the area around the StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance clean and
free of clutter.
•The StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance weighs approximately 38 lbs. (17.3
kg) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end
should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always
keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
•Do not open the chassis top cover.
•While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits
or be pulled into a cooling fan.
•Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent
metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come
into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
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Rack Mounting Considerations
Feature Description
Ambient Operating
Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration
should be given to installing the equipment in an environment
compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of
airflow required for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous
condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to
the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible
overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and
power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the
rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given
to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the
branch circuit (for example, the use of power strips, and so on.).
Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the StorTrends 3200 into a rack with the
rack rails provided. If the StorTrends 3200 has already been mounted into a rack, you can
skip this step.
There are a variety of rack units on the market that may mean the assembly procedure
will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with
the rack unit you are using.
Inner Rack Rails
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Installing the Inner Rack Rails
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Locking Tabs
To install the rack rails
Steps Description
1 Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the
hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes.
2 Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.
3 Secure the chassis with 4 screws as illustrated.
4 Repeat steps 1-3 for the other inner rail.
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Installing the Chassis into the Server Rack
Outer Rack Rails
Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place. The outer rails for the
StorTrends 3200 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches.
To install the Outer Rack Rails
Steps Description
1 Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of
the rack.
2 Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a
long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.
3 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that
the rail can fit snugly into the rack.
4 Secure the short bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two
M4 screws and the long bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with
three M4 screws.
5 Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.
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Installing the Chassis into the Server Rack
Installing the chassis into a rack
Steps Description
1 Confirm that the inner and outer rails are installed on the rack.
2 Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
3 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even
on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when
inserting). When the server has been pushed completely into the
rack, you should hear the locking tabs "click".
4 (Optional) Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front
of the server to the rack.
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