Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 13G Manual

Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 13G
Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface 9
Before You Begin 11
Conventions used in this document........................................ 12
Where to get help................................................................. 12
Site requirements................................................................. 13
Hardware acclimation times................................................... 13
1U1N Procedures 15
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation 17
Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ................................................18
Installation in cabinets with single-phase power distribution....................... 18
Installation in cabinets with 3-phase delta power distribution......................21
Installation in cabinets with 3-phase wye power distribution...................... 25
Cabinet rail kits...........................................................................................29
Determine rail kit that will be used.............................................................. 31
Install the static rail assemblies in the cabinet ............................................ 31
Install the static chassis rails on the server ................................................32
Install the server in the cabinet ..................................................................33
Install the sliding rail assemblies .................................................................34
Install the server on sliding rail assemblies .................................................35
Routing the cables...................................................................................... 37
Install bezel.................................................................................................37
Install AC Power Cables 39
Guidelines for installing and connecting AC power cables ..........................40
Sample single-phase wiring for 1U1N configuration .................................... 41
Install management network I/O cables 45
Guidelines for installing and connecting management network cables ....... 46
Management network A, nodes 1 - 16 cabling ............................................ 46
Management network A, nodes 17 - 22 cabling ..........................................48
Management network B, nodes 23 - 32 cabling ......................................... 49
Install data network I/O cables 51
Data network A, nodes 1 - 22 cabling example............................................ 52
Data network B, nodes 1 - 22 cabling example............................................ 53
Figures
Tables
Chapter 1
Part 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
CONTENTS
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Update the Install Database 55
Update the install database........................................................................ 56
2U1N Procedures 57
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation 59
Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ............................................... 60
2U1N configuration installation guidelines.................................................. 60
Cabinet rail kits........................................................................................... 61
Determine rail kit that will be used..............................................................63
Install the static rail assemblies in the cabinet ........................................... 63
Install the static chassis rails on the server ................................................64
Install the server in the cabinet ..................................................................64
Install the sliding rail assemblies ................................................................ 65
Install the server on sliding rail assemblies .................................................66
Routing the cables......................................................................................68
Install bezel................................................................................................ 68
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration 71
Guidelines for wiring a 2U1N configuration................................................. 72
Sample single-phase wiring for 2U1N configuration ................................... 73
Management network wiring for 2U1N configuration .................................76
Data network A wiring for 2U1N configuration ...........................................78
Data network B wiring for 2U1N configuration ...........................................80
Update the Install Database 81
Update the install database........................................................................ 82
Chapter 6
Part 2
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
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Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration............................................................ 19
Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration............................................................21
Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration............................................................23
Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration...........................................................25
Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration............................................................ 27
Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration........................................................... 29
Static rail kit............................................................................................................... 30
Sliding rail kit...............................................................................................................31
Installing static rail assemblies.................................................................................... 32
Installing static chassis rails........................................................................................ 33
Install the server ........................................................................................................ 34
Installing sliding rail assemblies...................................................................................35
Install server on sliding rail assemblies........................................................................ 36
Secure the server in the cabinet.................................................................................36
Hook and loop straps.................................................................................................. 37
Install the bezel.......................................................................................................... 38
Connectors on rear panel of servers and switches......................................................40
Single-phase power distribution.................................................................................. 41
Console and management ports on switches.............................................................. 46
Management A, nodes 1 - 16 cabling example............................................................. 47
Data networks A and B cabling example..................................................................... 52
Cabinet stack up for 2U1N configurations................................................................... 61
Static rail kit............................................................................................................... 62
Sliding rail kit.............................................................................................................. 62
Installing static rail assemblies.................................................................................... 63
Installing static chassis rails........................................................................................64
Install the server ........................................................................................................65
Installing sliding rail assemblies...................................................................................66
Install server on sliding rail assemblies........................................................................ 67
Secure the server in the cabinet................................................................................. 67
Hook and loop straps.................................................................................................. 68
Install the bezel.......................................................................................................... 69
Power connectors on rear panel of servers and switches........................................... 72
Single-phase power distribution..................................................................................74
Management network ................................................................................................76
Data networks A and B............................................................................................... 79
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FIGURES
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Site requirements........................................................................................................13
Hardware acclimation times (systems and components).............................................13
Minimum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets............................18
Maximum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets........................... 19
Minimum configuration in 3-phase delta power distribution cabinets..........................22
Stack up for a maximum configuration....................................................................... 23
Minimum configuration in 3-phase wye power distribution cabinets........................... 26
Maximum configuration in 3-phase wye power distribution cabinets.......................... 27
Single-phase power distribution cabling (from top to bottom).................................... 41
Management A, nodes 1 -16 cabling............................................................................ 47
Management A, nodes 17 - 22 cabling.........................................................................49
Management B, nodes 23 -32 cabling.........................................................................49
Data A, nodes 1 - 22 cabling........................................................................................52
Data B, nodes 1 - 22 cabling........................................................................................53
Stack up for a minimum configuration........................................................................ 60
Stack up for a maximum configuration....................................................................... 60
Single-phase power distribution cabling......................................................................74
Management network cabling..................................................................................... 77
Data network A cabling...............................................................................................79
Data network B cabling...............................................................................................80
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Preface
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CHAPTER 1
Before You Begin
This chapter provides information to obtain assistance and to prepare for the
installation.
Topics include:
lConventions used in this document.................................................................... 12
lWhere to get help............................................................................................... 12
lSite requirements............................................................................................... 13
lHardware acclimation times................................................................................13
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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.
Power The system is fed power from two independent power sources, zone A and zone
B. To assure fault tolerant power, customer-supplied AC power must be
connected to independent power distribution units (PDUs).
System acclimation The system must be acclimated to the new environment before hardware is
installed.
To acclimate the system, place the unpacked system bays in the new operating
environment. Open the front and the rear door of each bay and let the system
stabilize up to four hours in dry conditions and up to sixteen hours in hot and
humid conditions. Do not apply AC power until the system is acclimated to the
local environment.
Customer installed cables Dispersed system bays include longer switch and Ethernet cable bundles that
extend the separation distance between system bay 1 and one or more dispersed
system bays.
Cable bundles for dispersed system bays may be routed across the subfloor or in
the overhead ceiling space. If you are not allowed access under the floor or to the
ceiling routing space, ensure that the customer has installed the cable bundles
under the correct floor or ceiling tiles, and has retained the protective packaging
on the cable connectors.
Hardware acclimation times
Systems and components must acclimate to the operating environment before
applying power. This requires the unpackaged system or component to reside in the
operating environment for up to 16 hours in order to thermally stabilize and prevent
condensation.
Table 2 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components)
If the last 24 hours of the
TRANSIT/STORAGE
environment was this:
…and the OPERATING
environment is this:
…then let the system
or component
acclimate in the new
environment this many
hours:
Temperature Humidity
Nominal Nominal Nominal 68-72°F (20-22°C) 0-1 hour
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Table 2 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components) (continued)
If the last 24 hours of the
TRANSIT/STORAGE
environment was this:
…and the OPERATING
environment is this:
…then let the system
or component
acclimate in the new
environment this many
hours:
68-72°F
(20-22°C)
40-55% RH 40-55% RH
Cold
<68°F (20°C)
Dry
<30% RH
<86°F (30°C) 4 hours
Cold
<68°F (20°C)
Damp
≥30% RH
<86°F (30°C) 4 hours
Hot
>72°F (22°C)
Dry
<30% RH
<86°F (30°C) 4 hours
Hot
>72°F (22°C)
Humid
30-45% RH
<86°F (30°C) 4 hours
Humid
45-60% RH
<86°F (30°C) 8 hours
Humid
≥60% RH
<86°F (30°C) 16 hours
Unknown <86°F (30°C) 16 hours
NOTICE
lIf there are signs of condensation after the recommended acclimation time has
passed, allow an additional eight (8) hours to stabilize.
lSystems and components must not experience changes in temperature and
humidity that are likely to cause condensation to form on or in that system or
component. Do not exceed the shipping and storage temperature gradient of
45°F/hr (25°C/hr).
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PART 1
1U1N Procedures
Chapter 2, "1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation"
Chapter 3, "Install AC Power Cables"
Chapter 4, "Install management network I/O cables"
Chapter 5, "Install data network I/O cables"
Chapter 6, "Update the Install Database"
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1U1N Procedures
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CHAPTER 2
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation
This chapter provides information for installation of the equipment used in a 1U1N
configuration.
Topics include:
lInstallation of the equipment in the cabinet ....................................................... 18
lInstallation in cabinets with single-phase power distribution...............................18
lInstallation in cabinets with 3-phase delta power distribution............................. 21
lInstallation in cabinets with 3-phase wye power distribution..............................25
lCabinet rail kits.................................................................................................. 29
lDetermine rail kit that will be used...................................................................... 31
lInstall the static rail assemblies in the cabinet ....................................................31
lInstall the static chassis rails on the server ....................................................... 32
lInstall the server in the cabinet ......................................................................... 33
lInstall the sliding rail assemblies ........................................................................ 34
lInstall the server on sliding rail assemblies ........................................................ 35
lRouting the cables..............................................................................................37
lInstall bezel........................................................................................................ 37
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Installation of the equipment in the cabinet
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. Refer to the equipment stack up guidelines
for each type of power distribution.
lInstall the RX630 servers as described in the following chapters. Most of the
servers will function as VxFlex Ready Node nodes, and at least one will function as
a management server. The procedures for physical installation in the rack or
cabinet apply to both types. Once the servers have been installed, refer to the
VxFlex Ready Node Series Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation
Guide for server configuration and operating system installation procedures.
lInstall the management switches
lInstall the data switches
Installation in cabinets with single-phase power distribution
Note
Install all the equipment in the cabinet before installing and connecting the power and
I/O cables.
lInstall the equipment as described in Installation of the equipment in the cabinet on
page 18.
lIf you are installing the minimum configuration, refer to the figure and table below
for minimum configurations for the equipment stack up in the cabinet.
lIf you are installing the maximum configuration, refer to the figure and table below
for maximum configurations for the equipment stack up in the cabinet.
Table 3 Minimum configuration in single-phase power
distribution cabinets
Component
Function
Description Quantity Cabinet U Space
Data Server RX630 Server 3 2 - 4
Management Server Management Server 1 18
Management Switch Customer provided 1
GbE switch
1 19
Data Switch Customer provided 10
GbE switch
2 21 - 22
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Figure 1 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration
Table 4 Maximum configuration in single-phase power
distribution cabinets
Component
Function
Description Quantity Cabinet U Space
Data Server RX630 Server 32 2 - 17 and 25 - 40
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Table 4 Maximum configuration in single-phase power
distribution cabinets (continued)
Component
Function
Description Quantity Cabinet U Space
Management Server Management Server 1 18
Management Switch Customer provided 1
GbE switch
2 19 - 20
Data Switch Customer provided 10
GbE switch
2 21 - 24
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