IBM NetBAY25 Technical manual

IBM
IBM NetBAY Rack
Planning Guide

IBM
IBM NetBAY Rack
Planning Guide

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix C,
“Product notices,” on page 37.
Second Edition (July 2001)
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
NetBAY25 Rack cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
NetBAY42 Rack cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Planning for your rack cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Defining rack cabinet physical dimensions and clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Defining rack cabinet electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Defining rack cabinet optional device limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3. Preparing a location for the rack cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Creating a floor plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Moving a NetBAY25 or NetBAY42 Rack cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Moving a NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 4. Installing optional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the rack cabinet mounting flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing threaded rails or bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing cage nuts on NetBAY25 and NetBAY42 Rack cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing clip nuts on NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Appendix A. Optional device specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
NetBAY console switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
NetBAY rack power distribution units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Appendix B. Getting information, help, and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Getting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the World Wide Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Getting information by fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Getting help and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Calling for service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Other services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Purchasing additional services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix C. Product notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Processing date data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Pred instalacítohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Important: All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a
number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or
danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger
statement in the IBM NetBAY Rack Safety Information book.
For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations
for that caution statement appear in the IBM NetBAY Rack Safety
Information book under statement 1.
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation
before performing the instructions. Read any additional safety
information that comes with your server or optional device before you
install the device.
Statement 1
CAUTION:
To ensure safety, all configurations of the rack cabinet must be certified by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory in order to verify compliance with
country-specific safety regulations. This process ensures that the end product
remains safe for the operator and service personnel under normal and
forseeable misuse conditions.
Statement 2
DANGER
• Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
• Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
• Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom
of the rack cabinet.
• Always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.

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Statement 3
DANGER
Statement 4
DANGER
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
•Do not extend more than one sliding device at a time.
•The maximum allowable weight for devices on slide rails is 80 kg
(176 lb). Do not install sliding devices that exceed this weight.
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
•Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
•Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
•Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached
to this product.
•When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
•Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
•Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
•Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table
when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or
attached devices.

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Statement 5
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 6
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-
mounted device is intended for use as a shelf.
Statement 8
DANGER
≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
•Plug power cords from devices in the rack cabinet into electrical out-
lets that are located near the rack cabinet and are easily accessible.
•Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to
disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet before servicing any
device in the rack cabinet.
•Install an emergency-power-off switch if more than one power device
(power distribution unit or uninterruptible power supply) is installed in
the same rack cabinet.
•Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices
installed in the same rack cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a
device installed in one rack cabinet into a power device installed in a
different rack cabinet.

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Statement 10
CAUTION:
Removing components from the upper positions in the Enterprise Rack cabinet
improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines
whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building:
•Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at
the top of the rack cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. If this configuration is
not known, you must do the following:
—Remove all devices in the 32U position and above.
—Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack
cabinet.
—Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between devices installed in the
rack cabinet below the 32U level.
•If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets,
detach the rack cabinet from the suite.
•Inspect the route that you plan to take to eliminate potential hazards.
•Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded
rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet
for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.
•Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 2030 mm (30 x 80 in.)
•Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.
•Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.
•Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet.
•Do not use a ramp inclined at more than ten degrees.
•Once the rack cabinet is in the new location, do the following:
—Lower the four leveling pads.
—Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
—If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack
cabinet from the lowest position to the highest position.
If a long distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack cabinet in the
original packaging material, or equivalent. Also, lower the leveling pads to raise
the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet.

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Statement 11
CAUTION:
Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves
rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you
relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building:
•Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at
the top of the rack cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. If this configuration is
not known, you must do the following:
—Remove all devices in the 22U position and above.
—Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack
cabinet.
—Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between devices installed in the
rack cabinet below the 22U level.
•If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets,
detach the rack cabinet from the suite.
•Inspect the route that you plan to take to eliminate potential hazards.
•Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded
rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet
for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.
•Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 2083 mm (30 x 82 in.)
•Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.
•Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.
•Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet.
•Do not use a ramp inclined at more than ten degrees.
•Once the rack cabinet is in the new location, do the following:
—Lower the four leveling pads.
—Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
—If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack
cabinet from the lowest position to the highest position.
If a long distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack cabinet in the
original packaging material, or equivalent. Also, lower the leveling pads to raise
the casters off of the pallet and strap the rack cabinet to the pallet.

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Chapter 1. Introduction
This documentation contains information that will help you plan for your IBM®
NetBAY™Rack cabinet and optional device installation. Always refer to the
documentation that comes with your server or optional device, as well as the
documentation that comes with the rack cabinet for detailed installation instructions.
Also, refer to your unpacking instructions for how to unpack and locate the rack
cabinet.
Note: The illustrations in this documentation might be slightly different from your
hardware.
NetBAY25 Rack cabinets
The NetBAY25 Rack cabinet comes with side panels installed and has the following
dimensions:
Figure 1. NetBAY25 Rack cabinet
Height Width Depth
136 cm (53.5 in,) 60 cm (23.6 in.) 100 cm (39.4 in.)

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NetBAY42 Rack cabinets
The primary NetBAY42 Rack cabinet comes with side panels installed. You will need
one primary rack cabinet per suite. The expansion NetBAY42 Rack cabinet comes
without side panels, and includes the required hardware for attaching rack cabinets
together to form a suite. Both rack cabinets have the following dimensions:
Figure 2. Primary NetBAY42 Rack cabinet
Height Width Depth
208 cm (81.8 in,) 60 cm (23.6 in.) 100 cm (39.4 in.)

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Figure 3. Expansion NetBAY42 Rack cabinet

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NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack cabinets
The primary NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack cabinet comes with side panels installed.
You will need one primary rack cabinet per suite. The expansion NetBAY42
Enterprise Rack cabinet comes without side panels, and includes the required
hardware for attaching rack cabinets together to form a suite. Both rack cabinets have
the following dimensions:
Figure 4. Primary NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack cabinet
Height Width Depth
202 cm (79.5 in,) 65 cm (25.6 in.) 110 cm (43.3 in.)

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Figure 5. Expansion NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack cabinet

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Chapter 2. Planning for your rack cabinet
A program, Rack Configurator, is available from the IBM Web site
http://www.ibm.com to help you plan your rack cabinet and optional device
installation. This program provides an intuitive, graphical interface to help you
configure the rack cabinet and optional devices. The Rack Configurator program also
provides the following information about your rack cabinet:
•Weight and stability limits
•Thermal and heat calculations
•Power requirements
•Internal space dimensions
•External space requirements
•Human factors considerations
Statement 1
CAUTION:
To ensure safety, all configurations of the rack cabinet must be certified by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory in order to verify compliance with
country-specific safety regulations. This process ensures that the end product
remains safe for the operator and service personnel under normal and
forseeable misuse conditions.
In the Rack Configurator program, you can select components from the Component
Catalog, and place them in the Configuration Notebook to create a configuration. The
Configuration Notebook also contains a parts list, specifications, and a top-view floor
plan. With this information, you can then configure a single rack cabinet or a suite of
rack cabinets.
Rack Configurator functions such as Auto Arrange, Validate, and Build, ensure
proper placement of optional devices within the rack cabinet. The Rack Configurator
program guides your connection of optional devices, helping you to select the
appropriate cables for connections. For additional assistance in creating a
configuration, start IBM ConfigPro or IBM Which Switch? to configure individual
devices.

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Defining rack cabinet physical dimensions and clearances
The NetBAY25 Rack, NetBAY42 Rack, and NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack cabinets are
Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard rack cabinets. See Table 1 for the
dimensions and weights for the rack cabinets.
Note: The dimensions and weights shown are for the primary rack cabinets.
Expansion rack cabinets have the same physical dimensions but weigh less
because they do not have side panels.
A rack cabinet requires a minimal operational clearance on all sides to ensure proper
ventilation and access to open the front and rear doors. An extended service
clearance provides easier access to the rack cabinet so that you can install and
service optional devices. See Figure 6 and Figure 7 on page 9 for rack cabinet
service clearances. See Figure 8 on page 10 and Figure 9 on page 10 for rack
cabinet operational clearances.
Figure 6. Providing service clearance for the NetBAY25 and NetBAY42 Rack cabinets
Table 1. Rack cabinet physical dimensions and weights.
NetBAY25 NetBAY42 NetBAY42 Enterprise
Dimensions 136 x 60 x 100 cm
(53.5 x 23.6 x 39.4 in.)
208 x 60 x 100 cm
(81.8 x 23.6 x 39.4 in.)
202 x 65 x 110 cm
(79.5 x 25.6 x 43.3 in.)
Empty weight 81 kg (177 lb) 117 kg (258 lb) 261 kg (575 lb)
Loaded weight 466 kg (1027 lb) 763 kg (1678 lb) 928 kg (2045 lb)
61 cm (24 in.)
100 cm (39.4 in.)
91.5 cm
(36 in.)
152 cm (60 in.)
76 cm (30 in.)
91.5 cm (36 in.)
91.5 cm
(36 in.)
60 cm
(23.5 in.)