Avid Technology Rack-Mount Kit User manual

Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B
a
Important Information
Avid recommends that you read all the installation instructions
thoroughly before installing the Compaq W8000 system into your rack
enclosure.
This optional rack-mount kit for the Compaq W8000 system is
comprised of the Compaq rack-mount kit and a rack-shelf added to
the kit by Avid. Install the rack-mount kit before making any
connections to the system. The Compaq W8000 system typically
requires five rack units with one additional rack unit for the rack-shelf.
nThe rack-mount kit includes a new front bezel that secures the
Compaq W8000 to your rack enclosure. The new rack-mont bezel does not
include the two USB connectors, the microphone jack, and the headphone jack
that are in the desktop version of the bezel. These connections are still
available on the back of the system.
Although Compaq provides a rack-mount kit for the Compaq W8000,
Avid has modified the kit to include a rack-shelf making the kit more
universal. This document provides instructions for the Compaq
rack-mount kit and the parts added to the kit by Avid.
nThis procedure requires two people for the complete installation.
Rack-Mount Kit
Installation Instructions
for the Compaq®EVO Workstation W8000

2Installation Instructions
Symbols and Conventions Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B
Contents
Symbols and Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installing the Rack Nuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the Rack-Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing the Side Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Removing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacing the Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Removing the Front I/O Assembly Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Rack-Mount Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the Rack-Mount Front Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing the Compaq W8000 into the Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Technical Support Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Symbols and Conventions
These installation instructions use the following special symbols and
conventions:
nA note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations,
and strong suggestions.
cA caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to
your computer or cause you to lose data.
wA warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm.
Follow the guidelines in the manual or on the unit itself when
handling electrical equipment.

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Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B Installing the Rack Nuts
Installing the Rack Nuts
Rack nuts are provided in the kit for those rack enclosures that do not
have threaded holes. Rack nut clips position the rack nuts at the holes
of the rack and are used to secure the rack components in place. Install
the rack nuts where the rack-shelf and front bezel will secure to the
rack enclosure. If your rack enclosure has threaded holes, skip this
procedure.
To attach the rack nuts to the rack enclosure:
1. On the inside of the rail, hook one of the rack nut clips through the
desired hole, see Figure 1.
2. Squeeze the nut housing and hook the opposite clip of the rack nut
in the hole.
Figure 1 Clipping Rack Nuts onto the Rack Enclosure
Rack nut
(on inside of rail)
Rack nut clip coming
through hole
Rack enclosure
mounting rail

4Installation Instructions
Installing the Rack-Shelf Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B
Installing the Rack-Shelf
You must first install the rack-shelf in your rack enclosure before you
can install the Compaq W8000. The rack-shelf requires one EIA rack
unit (1 U), or 1 3/4inches of rack space. Once the shelf is secured in the
rack, the Compaq W8000 rests on top of the shelf and is also secured.
wTo ensure the stability of the rack enclosure, install the rack
components in the rack enclosure starting from the bottom.
To attach the rack-shelf to the rack enclosure:
1. Locate the rack-shelf and position the shelf just below where you
want to have the Compaq W8000 located in the rack.
2. Select the lowest position in the rack where you can mount the
rack-shelf and Compaq W8000. Position the rack-shelf so that the
bottom of the shelf is at the baseline of a U-alignment position (see
Figure 2).
Figure 2 Positioning the Rack-Shelf
5/8 in
5/8 in
1/2 in
5/8 in
5/8 in
1/2 in
5/8 in
5/8 in
1/2 in
5/8 in
5/8 in
1/2 in
1 U
2 U
3 U
Rack-shelf
Rack mounting rail
EIA rack unit
Rack mounting rail
1 3/4 in
1 3/4 in
1 3/4 in Baseline of rack-shelf is at U-alignment
position between two 1/2-inch holes.
hole spacing

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Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B Installing the Rack-Shelf
nYou should have someone helping you to hold the shelf while you are
securing it.
3. Position the front of the rack-shelf flush against the outside of the
front mounting rail. Align the holes in the rack-shelf with the
holes in the front mounting rail (see Figure 3).
4. From the front of the rack enclosure, insert the screws (with teflon
washers) through the front mounting rail and tighten.
Figure 3 Left Front Slide Bracket
5. Adjust the length of the slide rails on the rack-shelf so they mount
on the rear mounting rail of the rack-enclosure (see Figure 4).
Teflon washer
Rack enclosure front
mounting rail
Screw

6Installation Instructions
Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B
6. From the rear of the rack enclosure, insert a screw with teflon
washer through the slide rail and tighten the screw to the rear
mounting rail.
Figure 4 Left Rear Slide Bracket and Adjustment Screws
7. Secure the other side of the rack-shelf by repeating steps 3 to 6.
Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit
Avid’s instructions for the Compaq Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit
includes information on the components that Avid has added, and
excludes steps for Compaq components that are not used by Avid.
Avid systems must use the rack-shelf (see “Installing the Rack-Shelf”
on page 4). These instructions have been specifically tailored for Avid
systems.
Slide rail
Rack enclosure rear
mounting rail
Screw
Teflon washer

Installation Instructions 7
Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit
Removing the Side Access Panel
cBefore removing the access panel, ensure that the Compaq W8000 is
turned off, and all cables are disconnected from the back of the
system.
To remove the side access panel:
1. Loosen the four rear panel thumbscrews (see Figure 5).
2. Slide the side access panel back, then off.
Figure 5 Removing the Side Access Panel
1 of 4 thumb screws Side access panel

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Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B
Removing the Front Bezel
To remove the front bezel:
1. Release the two front bezel latches (see Figure 6).
2. Pull the front bezel off the front of the system from the latch side.
Figure 6 Removing the Front Bezel
Replacing the Diskette Drive
You must replace the existing diskette drive with the diskette drive in
the rack-mount kit. The diskette drive in the rack-mount kit provides a
longer eject button. The longer button needs to extend beyond the new
front bezel.
Front bezel
Latches

Installation Instructions 9
Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit
To remove the diskette drive:
1. Remove the two screws that secure the diskette drive (see
Figure 7).
2. Slide the diskette drive out slightly to gain access to the cables.
3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the back of the
diskette drive.
Figure 7 Installing the Rack-Mount Diskette Drive
4. Remove the diskette drive from the drive cage.
To install the rack-mount diskette drive:
1. Insert the new diskette drive that came with the rack-mount kit
into the drive cage (see Figure 7).
2. Connect the signal and power cables on the back of the diskette
drive.
Diskette drive
Screws
Drive cage

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Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B
3. Secure the diskette drive with the screws removed from the
original diskette drive.
cUse only 5mm-long screws. Longer screws can damage the internal
components of the diskette drive. Be sure cables are placed in their
original locations during the reassembly process. Improper cable
placement can damage the system.
Removing the Front I/O Assembly Module
To remove the front I/O assembly module:
1. Remove the four screws securing the front I/O assembly module
to the chassis (see Figure 8).
Figure 8 Removing the Front I/O Assembly Module
Front I/O assembly
module
1 of 4 screws
Power-on
ribbon cable

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Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit
2. Pull the front I/O assembly slightly out from the chassis to gain
access to the I/O board mounted inside the assemble module.
3. Disconnect the power-on ribbon cable from the I/O board.
4. Remove the front I/O assembly module from the chassis.
5. Disconnect the power-on ribbon cable from the system board.
nMost Avid systems will have expansion boards and a fan assembly installed
that might need to be removed to gain access to the power-on connector on the
system board. For instructions on removing the fan assembly and information
on your system’s expansion board slot configuration, see your Avid Product
Setup Guide.
6. Remove the power-on cable from the chassis.

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Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B
Installing the Rack-Mount Plate
To attach the rack-mount plate:
1. Slide the power switch connector cable through the middle
opening on the front of the chassis (see Figure 9).
Figure 9 Attaching the Rack-Mount Plate
2. Pull the power switch connector cable through into the chassis to
the system board.
3. Connect the power switch connector cable to the system board in
the same location where the power-on ribbon cable had been
installed.
cWhen routing the cable, keep the cable away from any exposed fans.
4. Install the eight screws to secure the rack-mount plate to the front
of the chassis.
Rack-mount plate
1 of 8 screws
Power switch
connector cable

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Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit
Installing the Rack-Mount Front Bezel
To attach rack-mount front bezel:
1. Secure the rack-mount front bezel to the front of the
Compaq W8000 with the eight screws provided in the kit (see
Figure 10).
Figure 10 Attaching the Rack-Mount Bezel
2. Reattach the side access panel and secure it using the four rear
thumbscrews.
cThe Compaq W8000 must always be operated with the side access
panel on to ensure proper cooling.
Rack-mount
front bezel
1 of 8 screws

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Installing the Compaq W8000 into the Rack Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B
Installing the Compaq W8000 into the Rack
The final process is to place and secure the Compaq W8000 system
into the rack enclosure.
wTo reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, at
least two people are needed to install the Compaq W8000 into a rack
safely.
To install the Compaq W8000 system into the rack enclosure:
1. Position the Compaq W8000 system horizontally and place it on
the rack-shelf (see Figure 11).
2. Slide the Compaq W8000 system completely into the rack
enclosure.
cBe sure to keep the Compaq W8000 flat on the rack-shelf when
securing it to the rack. Tilting the system could result in damage to
the system.

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Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B Installing the Compaq W8000 into the Rack
3. Secure the Compaq W8000 system to both front mounting rails
with screws and teflon washers. Insert a screw through the
rack-mount bezel into the front of the rack enclosure and tighten.
Figure 11 Securing the System in the Rack
This completes the installation if your Compaq W8000 into a rack
enclosure. See your Avid product’s setup guide for cabling and other
setup information.
Rack-mount shelf
Bezel screw
Teflon washer

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Technical Support Information Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. B
Technical Support Information
For Broadcast Sites
Avid Customer Support has a variety of technical support options
available. Avid Assurance includes annual telephone support,
maintenance releases, and advanced hardware exchange. In North
America, Assurance customers with broadcast products may contact
our Broadcast Customer Support Center at 800-NEWS-DNG
(639-7364). To purchase Avid Assurance, to renew your contract, or for
more information on Assurance offerings, in North America, contact
Avid Inside Sales at 800-949-AVID (2843) or call your Avid Reseller.
For international inquiries and support services, contact your local
Avid Reseller. Support offerings may vary per location. For the latest
information, consult your reseller or www.avid.com.
As an Avid customer, you are entitled to access technical support
information and product information, as well as the latest news from
our Web-based Knowledge Center. Simply navigate to
www.avid.com/support/onlinesupport.html, click the Knowledge
Center link, and log in.
If you need help locating the reseller or Avid office nearest you, please
visit our Web site at www.avid.com/products/howtobuy/index.html
or call 800-949-AVID (2843).
For Postproduction Sites
Avid Customer Support has a variety of technical support options
available. Avid Assurance includes annual telephone support,
maintenance releases, and advanced hardware exchange (7x24 option
available). Assurance customers in North America may contact our
Customer Support Center at 800-800-AVID (2843). To purchase Avid
Assurance, to renew your contract, or for more information on
Assurance offerings, in North America, contact Avid Inside Sales at
800-949-AVID (2843) or call your Avid Reseller. For international
inquiries and support services, contact your local Avid Reseller.

Support offerings may vary per location. For the latest information,
consult your reseller or www.avid.com.
As an Avid customer, you are entitled to access technical support
information and product information, as well as the latest news from
our Web-based Knowledge Center. Simply navigate to
www.avid.com/support/onlinesupport.html, click the Knowledge
Center link, and log in.
If you need help locating the reseller or Avid office nearest you, please
visit our Web site at www.avid.com/products/howtobuy/index.html
or call 800-949-AVID (2843).
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Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions for the Compaq EVO Workstation W8000 •
Part 0130-05337-01 Rev. A • March 2002