Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Operating and maintenance instructions

AlphaServer ES40
Rackmount System Installation Guide
Order Number: EK–ES240–RG. B01
This guide is for service providers and self-maintenance
customers who are installing an AlphaServer ES40 system
into an M-Series cabinet.

First Printing, April 1999
Revised, May 1999
The information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
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Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen
können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der
Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce
produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à
l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.
FCC Notice: This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy.
The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such radio frequency interference.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required
to correct the interference.
Any modifications to this device—unless expressly approved by the manufacturer—can
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Installing a System into a Cabinet
1.1 Shipment Contents 2
1.2 Attaching Mounting Brackets to the System 4
1.3 Marking the Cabinet Installation Area 6
1.4 Preparing the Cabinet 8
1.5 Attaching Slides 10
1.6 Stabilizing the Cabinet 12
1.7 Installing the System 14
1.8 Installing the Interlock System 16
1.9 Installing the Cable Management Arm 18
1.10 Dressing the Cables 20
1.11 Attaching the Front Bezel 22

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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is for service providers or self-maintenance customers who are
installing a Compaq AlphaServer ES40 system into an AlphaServer M-Series
cabinet.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into
small sections, consisting of two facing pages. Topics begin with an abstract
that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration. The facing
page contains procedures.
Description
This document gives instructions for installing an AlphaServer ES40 system
into one of the following AlphaServer M-Series cabinets:
•H9A10 M-Series Medium Cabinet
•H9A15 M-Series Tall Cabinet
If you are using a different cabinet, install rack stabilizing feet or provide other
means to stabilize the cabinet before installing a system.

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A cardboard template is included in your shipment for marking the holes where
you will be mounting hardware. If you do not have the template, use the H9A10
or H9A15 M-Series documentation, listed in Table 1, to determine the mounting
holes. The M-Series documentation also provides configuration rules.
Additional information on the AlphaServer M-Series cabinets is available on the
World Wide Web:
http://www.digital.com/alphaserver/products/m-series.html
Table 1 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Documentation
Title Order Number
User Documentation Kit
Owner’s Guide
User Interface Guide
Basic Installation
Release Notes
Documentation CD (6 languages)
QZ-01BAA-GZ
EK-ES240-UG
EK-ES240-UI
EK-ES240-PD
EK-ES240-RN
AG-RF9HA-BE
Maintenance Kit
Service Guide
Service Guide HTML Diskette
Illustrated Parts Breakdown
QZ-01BAB-GZ
EK-ES240-SV
AK-RFXDA-CA
EK-ES240-IP
Loose Piece Items
Rackmount Installation Guide
Rackmount Installation Template EK-ES240-RG
EK-ES4RM-TP
Cabinet Documentation
H9A10 M-Series Cabinet Interconnect
H9A10 M-Series Cabinet Configurations
H9A10 M-Series Cabinet Illustrated Parts Breakdown
H9A15 M-Series Cabinet Interconnect
H9A15 M-Series Cabinet Configurations
H9A15 M-Series Cabinet Illustrated Parts Breakdown
B-IC-H9A10-5-DBM
B-IB-H9A10-5-DBM
EK-H9A10-IP
B-IC-H9A15-5-DBM
B-IB-H9A15-5-DBM
EK-H9A15-IP

Installing a System into a Cabinet 1
Chapter 1
Installing a System into a Cabinet
This chapter gives procedures for installing an AlphaServer ES40 rackmount
system into a cabinet.
WARNING: The system is very heavy. Do not attempt to lift it
manually. Use a material lift or other mechanical device to lift
the system. At least two people are required to perform the
installation.
You need the following tools for the installation:
#2 Phillips screwdriver
5/16-inch hex socket
Extension bar for socket
5/64-inch Allen head wrench
2.5 mm Allen head wrench
Material lift or lift table

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1.1 Shipment Contents
Remove the accessories box, then lift the cardboard from the system.
WARNING: Use a material lift or other mechanical device to
move the system to the work area.
Figure 1–1 Unpacking the System
PK0249

Installing a System into a Cabinet 3
Check the contents of the accessories box against the list in Table 1–1.
Table 1–1 Accessories List
Part Number Quantity
Accessories for Mounting
Front bezel assembly 70-40129-01 1
Ball bearing slides 12-49881-01 1 set
Cable management arm 70-40177-01 1
Pivot rod stabilizer bracket 74-48996-01 1
Actuator latch 74-60579-01 1
Poly bag with mounting hardware
(see below) 1
Mounting Hardware
Slide brackets 74-53563-01 4
Front mounting brackets 74-53924-01 2
10-32, 5-hole nut bar 74-51531-01 2
10-32, 8-hole nut bar 74-46418-01 2
M4, 2-hole nut bar 74-60633-01 4
M4, 2-hole, 2 perforations, nut bar 74-60632-01 4
10-32 x 0.5 hex head screws 90-00061-44 16
10-32 U-nuts 90-07786-00 2
M4 x 10 mm socket button head cap screw N/A 26
M3 x 10 mm pan head Phillips screw 90-09984-21 2
Plastic cable clamp N/A 1

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1.2 Attaching Mounting Brackets to the System
To prepare the system for installation, attach mounting brackets.
Figure 1–2 Attaching Mounting Brackets and Slides
PK0241
1
2
4
4
3

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CAUTION: The slides are lightly greased. Handle them carefully to avoid
soiling your clothing.
1. Attach a front mounting bracket ➊along each edge, using one hex screw
per bracket.
Make sure that on the right side, the tab on the bracket faces up and on the
left side, it faces down.
2. Pull the narrow segment of the slide ➋out and detach it completely by
pressing the green release button ➌and continuing to pull.
3. Attach the narrow segment of the slide to the system with five cap
screws ➍.
4. Repeat the procedure for the other slide.

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1.3 Marking the Cabinet Installation Area
Use the cardboard template to mark the holes where you will be
mounting the hardware.
Figure 1–3 Hole Pattern
PK0244
0.625 inch
0.500 inch
0.625 inch
0.500 inch

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The installation of the rackmount system requires 14 inches (8U) of vertical
height in the cabinet.
NOTE: If you do not have the cardboard template, see the AlphaServer
M-Series cabinet documentation for hole numbers and instructions.
Mark the Front of the Cabinet
1. Starting at the front of the cabinet, match the hole pattern.
2. Mark the six holes where you will be mounting hardware.
3. Turn the template over to mark the back of the system.
Mark the Back of the Cabinet
4. Make sure the first hole you mark on the back is at the same vertical
location as the first hole you marked on the front.
5. Mark the eight holes where you will be mounting hardware.
CAUTION: After using the template to mark the holes, check your work. Count
the holes to make sure you marked them correctly.

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1.4 Preparing the Cabinet
To prepare the cabinet, attach the slide brackets.
Figure 1–4 Attaching Slide Brackets
PK0242
Front
1
23
4
5
Back
5
1
2
6
4

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Front
1. Starting at the top marked hole, put two hex screws ➊through the cabinet
rail and the slide bracket ➋. Fasten with a 5-hole nut bar ➌using the
second and third holes from the top.
2. Insert two cap screws ➍through the slide bracket and the cabinet rail. Fit
the perforations of a 2-hole, 2-perforation nut bar ➎into the holes in the
cabinet rail and fasten.
3. Repeat the procedure for the other rail.
Back
1. Starting at the top marked hole, put two hex screws ➊through the cabinet
rail and the slide bracket ➋. Fasten with an 8-hole nut bar ➏using the top
two holes.
2. Insert two cap screws ➍through the slide bracket and the cabinet rail. Fit
the perforations of a 2-hole, 2-perforation nut bar ➎into the holes in the
cabinet rail and fasten.
3. Repeat the procedure for the other rail.

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1.5 Attaching Slides
Attach slides to the cabinet.
Figure 1–5 Attaching Slides
PK0269
1
2
1
5
5
6
7
4
436

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The sliding segment of the slide has an access hole ➊that provides access to
three mounting holes in the stationary segment. You use two of the mounting
holes.
Front
1. Insert a cap screw through the access hole ➊and the first (forward-most)
mounting hole ➋in the slide and through the hole ➌in the slide bracket.
Fasten with one two-hole nut bar ➍and tighten.
2. Align the access hole with the second mounting hole ➎in the slide.
3. Insert a cap screw through the access hole and the second hole ➎in the
slide and through a slot ➏in the slide bracket. Fasten into the nut bar and
tighten.
Back
1. Insert a screw through the two holes ➐in the stationary segment of the
slide and through a slot in the slide bracket. Attach to a two-hole
nut bar ➍.
Repeat the entire procedure for the other slide.

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1.6 Stabilizing the Cabinet
Stabilize the cabinet before installing the system.
Figure 1–6 Activating the Stabilizer Foot
PK0213