Black Box Elite II Series User manual

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INFORMATION
AUGUST 2004
RM4000 RM4208
RM4100A RM4209
RM4200A RM4210
RM4205 RM4211
RM4206 RM411
RM4207
Elite II Server Cabinet

TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Compaq is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation.
HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard.
Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 The Elite II Server Cabinet Illustrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 The Elite II Server Cabinet (RM4100A or RM4200A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 EIA Rail Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Vertical Cable Management (RM4205) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Waterfall Cable Management (RM4206) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Horizontal Cable Management (RM4207). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.6 Heavy-Duty Sliding Adjustable Shelf (RM411) and Other Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.7 Adapter Brackets (RM4208–RM4210) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.8 Anti-Tip Leg Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.9 Top Fan Panel (RM4000 or RM4211). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A.1 Calling Black Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A.2 Shipping and Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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1. Specifications
Material: Frame: 14 AWG steel;
Side/doors: 18 AWG steel;
Corner posts: 14 AWG steel;
Mounting rails: 12 AWG steel
Rack Spaces: 44U
Weight Capacity: 1800 lb. (816.5 kg) on casters
Maximum Rail Spacing: Front to rear, 36" (91.4 cm)
Anchoring Holes: 3⁄4"
Standard Center Opening: RM4200A: 11.75"W x 14.75"D (29.8 x 37.5 cm);
RM4100A: 14.75"W x 4"D (37.5 x 10.2 cm)
Bottom Rear Opening: RM4200A: 24"W x 3.75"D (61 x 9.5 cm);
RM4100A: 19"W x 3.75"D (48.3 x 9.5 cm)
Opening Next to the Rear Opening: RM4200A: 13.5"W x 4"D (34.3 x 10.2 cm);
RM4100A: 8.5"W x 3.9"D (21.6 x 9.9 cm)
Knockouts: (3) 2.5" x 6" (6.4 x 15.2 cm) on the rear corner posts’ sides;
(2) 2.5" x 6" (6.4 x 15.2 cm) on the enclosure’s top back
Mounting Rails: (3) pairs of adjustable M6 rails are included
Interior Width: RM4100A: 23.75" (60.3 cm);
RM4200A: 28.75" (73 cm)
Exterior Width: RM4100A: 24" (61 cm);
RM4200A: 29" (73.7 cm)
Interior Height: 82" (208.3 cm)
Exterior Height: 84" (213.4 cm)
Interior Depth: 40" (101.6 cm)
Exterior Depth: 42" (106.7 cm)
Door Opening Width: RM4200A: 24.5" (62.2 cm);
RM4100A: 19.7" (50 cm)
Door Opening Height: 78" (198.1 cm)
Weight: RM4100A: 455 lb. (206.4 kg);
RM4200A: 450 lb. (204.1 kg)

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2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
Mount a variety of multi-vendor servers in the same rack with the Elite II Server Cabinet. It includes three pairs
of adjustable M6 rails that can accept “server-specific” side mounting adapters for HP®, Compaq®, and Sun®.
The cabinet can hold up to 1800 lb. (816.5 kg) on casters. Its door swings out 180°, lifts off, and is reversible.
The cabinet has generous cable access. Cables can enter the enclosure through three locations: an opening in
the bottom rear, an opening next to the rear opening, or the standard center opening. A cable loop lance at
the bottom rear opening allows you to secure your incoming cable.
The rear corner posts’ sides have three 2.5" x 6" (6.4 x 15.2 cm) knockouts. The enclosure’s top back has two
2.5" x 6" (6.4 x 15.2 cm) knockouts. The cabinet also has retractable anti-tip legs.
To network cabinet frames, remove the side panels, then the knockouts on the side, then the two plastic plugs
on the frame to expose the two holes in the frame. Simply bolt the cabinet frames together through these holes
with ordinary 1⁄4-20 hardware (not supplied).
The cabinet features split side panels, which are lighter for easier handling. Center side posts provide increased
strength between side panels.
Optional accessories include cable management, sliding adjustable or fixed shelves, sliding server shelf,
pivoting keyboard tray, top fan panels, and adapter brackets for Compaq, HP, or Sun.
2.2 Features
• Includes three pairs of adjustable M6 rails.
• Maximum rail spacing (front to rear) of 36" (91.4 cm).
• Rails accept multi-vendor “server-specific” side mounting adapters.
• Front and rear doors and top panel have mesh panel inserts for ventilation.
• Convenient 3⁄4" anchoring holes allow easy access for bolting the cabinet to the floor.
• Power strip is included.

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2.3 The Elite II Server Cabinet Illustrated
28.75" (73 cm)
29" (73.7 cm)
82" (208.3 cm)
84" (213.4 cm)
40" (101.6 cm)
42" (106.7 cm)
24.5" (62.2 cm)
78" (198.1 cm)
23.75" (60.3 cm)
24" (61 cm)
82" (208.3 cm)
84" (213.4 cm)
40" (101.6 cm)
42" (106.7 cm)
19.7" (50 cm)
78" (198.1 cm)
RM4200A
RM4100A

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3. Installation
3.1 Elite II Server Cabinet (RM4100A or RM4200A)
The Elite II Server Cabinet arrives fully assembled. (See the illustration on the previous page.)
3.2 EIA Rail Adjustment
To adjust the rail location:
1. Loosen one of the 1⁄4-20 bolts approximately 1⁄2turn with a 7⁄16" wrench as shown in Figure 3-1. Don’t remove
the bolt. Loosen the other bolt.
2. Slide the rail to the desired position. Use the reference marks (see Figure 3-1) for convenience.
3. Re-tighten the bolts.
NOTE
If your equipment requires an EIA rail spacing of 291⁄4" and the rails are in the original
factory position, move the front rail forward 3". This will position the front rails
approximately 31⁄2" from the front of the enclosure and 291⁄4" from the rear rails.
Figure 3-1. EIA rail adjustment.
If 291⁄4" rail spacing is required, adjust the
front rails forward to this position (face of
rail to be even with this mark)
This reference mark is approximately
11⁄2" from the front of the enclosure
1⁄4-20 hex-head bolt; use a
7⁄16" wrench to adjust
Key way for
hex-head bolt to
pass through for
installing and
removing EIA
rail only
Mounting
holes for
server adapter
brackets
EIA unit numbers stamped
into face of rail
Rail location reference marks;
upper and lower marks are
offset by 1⁄2" (front to rear)
Slots for securing cable
EIA rail

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3.3 Vertical Cable Management (RM4205)
The Elite II Server Cabinet Vertical Cable Management (RM4205) can be mounted in each of the enclosure’s
four corners. It does not interfere with other equipment or options such as vertical power strips or EIA rail
mounting.
Figure 3-2. Vertical Cable Management (RM4205) mounting.
Tapped holes in cabinet
Untapped holes in corner post
on same surface as door hinges Vertical Cable Management (RM4205)
Vertical Cable Management (RM4205)
#10-32 screws

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3.4 Waterfall Cable Management (RM4206)
The Waterfall Cable Management (RM4206) manages cables from side to side across the enclosure’s inside top.
The unit can be mounted inside the enclosure’s top front and top rear.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Position the unit as shown in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3. Inside view.
2. Pass the two slots in the Waterfall Cable Management over the two short studs in the enclosure’s top. See
Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4. The enclosure’s top.
Waterfall Cable Management (RM4206)
#10-32 threaded studs inside
top, front, and rear
#10-32 hex nuts with
captive lockwashers
Waterfall Cable
Management (RM4206)

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3. Fasten the Waterfall Cable Management with two #10-32 hex nuts. Use a 3⁄8" wrench or nut driver to tighten
them. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5. Front view.
Waterfall Cable Management
(RM4206)
#10-32 hex nuts with captive
lockwashers; use a 3⁄8" wrench
or nut driver to tighten