Ibm Rack mount kit ii User manual

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IBM Flat Panel Monitor

Rack Mount Kit II Installation Instructions

IBM IBM Flat Panel Monitor

Rack Mount Kit II Installation Instructions

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Contents

Introduction and installation overview .................................... 1

Removing the existing flat panel monitor stand .............................. 2

Installing the new monitor stand ....................................... 4

Installing an optional console switch ..................................... 9

Getting help, service, and information .................................... 10

Product warranties and notices ........................................ 11

Warranty Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada (Part 1 - General

Terms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey, United States (Part 1 -

General Terms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms ................................. 15

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Figures

1. Removing the cable cover, hinge cover, and stand cover ....................... 2

2. Removing the plastic cable clamp ..................................... 2

3. Removing the existing monitor stand from the monitor ......................... 3

4. Removing the hinges from the new monitor stand ........................... 4

5. Installing the hinges on the flat panel monitor .............................. 4

6. Installing the monitor on the new monitor stand ............................. 5

7. Installing the flat panel monitor in the keyboard tray .......................... 6

8. Storing the power supply and routing cables ............................... 7

9. Installing the cable cover, hinge cover, and stand cover ........................ 7

10. Comparing the new hinge cover to the old hinge cover ........................ 7

11. Routing the keyboard cable ........................................ 8

12. Installing the console switch mounting brackets ............................. 9

13. Installing the selector switch in the rack cabinet ............................. 9

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Introduction and installation overview

With the IBMFlat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II, you can install an IBM T540, T54, or T55 flat panel

monitor inside your rack cabinet. The monitor sits in a compatible keyboard tray, as shown in Figure 7 on

page 6, which also stores a space-saver keyboard. You can also mount a console switch above the tray

to attach more than one server to the flat panel monitor and keyboard.

Note: There is no room to store a mouse in the keyboard tray after installing the rack mounting kit.

Because the space-saver keyboard has a built-in pointing device, a mouse is not required.

The Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II comes with the following parts:

One base with preinstalled hinge assembly

One new hinge cover

One power supply spacer

One monitor mounting hardware package

Two console server selector switch mounting brackets

One switch mounting hardware package

IBM Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II Installation Instructions

You will need a medium flat-blade screwdriver and a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to install the Flat Panel

Monitor Rack Mount Kit II. Refer to the documentation that comes with the rack cabinet, keyboard tray, or

console server selector switch for further information about those products.

Note: The illustrations in this documentation might be slightly different from your hardware.

The following general steps are required to install the Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II. You can skip

steps that do not apply or have already been performed.

1Install the keyboard tray according to its installation instructions and ensure 3U of rack mounting

space is available for the tray and the Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II.

2Remove the existing flat panel monitor stand as shown in “Removing the existing flat panel monitor

stand”on page 2.

3Install the Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II and flat panel monitor in the keyboard tray. See

“Installing the new monitor stand”on page 4 for details on installing the rack mounting kit.

4Install an optional console switch, if necessary, as shown in “Installing an optional console switch”

on page 9.

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Removing the existing flat panel monitor stand

Use the following steps to remove the existing flat panel monitor stand from your monitor:

1. Unplug the flat panel monitor and disconnect the power cord from the flat panel monitor power supply.

2. Carefully use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the bottom of the cable cover 1 up and remove it. Save

the cable cover for later reinstallation.

Figure 1. Removing the cable cover, hinge cover, and stand cover

3. Squeeze the sides of the hinge cover 2 and remove it.

Note: Even though this hinge cover is not used with the Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II, do not

discard it. Store it with the other monitor stand parts you remove for possible future use.

4. Gently push the stand cover 3 and slide it backwards until it is completely off the stand.

5. Disconnect the signal cable and power cord from the flat panel monitor. Carefully remove and save

the plastic cable clamp to free the power cord.

Note: The plastic cable clamp is reusable and is needed to secure the power cord after installing the

Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II on the flat panel monitor.

Figure 2. Removing the plastic cable clamp

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6. Lay the monitor facedown on a cushioned surface and remove the six screws that secure the hinges

to the flat panel monitor.

Figure 3. Removing the existing monitor stand from the monitor

7. Lift off the hinge and monitor stand assembly. Store this assembly in a safe place for possible future

use.

Removing the existing flat panel monitor stand 3

Installing the new monitor stand

Refer to “Removing the existing flat panel monitor stand”on page 2 for instructions on how to remove the

existing stand from the flat panel monitor. Before installing the new stand, install the keyboard tray in the

rack cabinet according to the instructions that come with the rack cabinet or the keyboard tray option.

Note: The Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II and keyboard tray require 3U of rack mounting space. If

the keyboard tray does not have at least 2U of clearance above it, relocate the keyboard tray

within the rack cabinet.

Use the following steps to install the Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II:

1. Remove the cable cover 1 from the new monitor stand; then, remove the four screws (two per

hinge) that secure the hinges 2 to the stand.

Figure 4. Removing the hinges from the new monitor stand

2. Install the hinges on the flat panel monitor, using the six screws that you removed from the old monitor

stand.

Figure 5. Installing the hinges on the flat panel monitor

Note: Be sure to slide each hinge into place on the back of the monitor and align the holes in the

hinges with holes on the monitor.

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3. Lower the flat panel monitor onto the new monitor stand, making sure that you align the holes in the

stand with holes in the hinges; then, secure the flat panel monitor to the monitor stand with the four

screws that you removed earlier.

Figure 6. Installing the monitor on the new monitor stand

You have now finished attaching the flat panel monitor to its stand. The rest of the installation process

involves preparing the keyboard tray for storage and routing cables.

Notes:

a. You must remove any keyboard or mouse that is already in the keyboard tray before continuing.

b. You will not be able to store a mouse in the keyboard tray after installing the Flat Panel Monitor

Rack Mount Kit II.

c. You can only store a space-saver keyboard in the keyboard tray.

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4. Install the mounting studs 2 and bumpers 3 that come in the monitor mounting hardware package.

Figure 7. Installing the flat panel monitor in the keyboard tray

Note: Clean the installation area on the keyboard tray with a suitable cleaning agent, such as

alcohol, before installing the rubber bumpers on the front of the keyboard tray.

5. Open the flat panel monitor 1 to its full upright position and align the grooves in the stand with the

mounting studs 2 in the keyboard tray. When the monitor stand is sitting inside the keyboard tray,

slide it towards the back until it stops.

Note: Install or remove the flat panel monitor only when the display is in its upright position.

6. Secure the monitor stand in the back of the keyboard tray with the two provided screws 4.

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7. Place the flat panel monitor power supply, which came with your flat panel monitor, inside the monitor

stand. If necessary, insert the power supply spacer 3 behind the power supply and over the cable

to keep the power supply in place.

Figure 8. Storing the power supply and routing cables

8. Connect the power supply to the monitor and route the cable under the tab near the top of the monitor

stand 1; then, secure the power cable with the cable clamp you removed from the original stand and

coil excess cable inside the monitor stand.

9. Connect the monitor signal cable to the monitor and route it under the tab in the bottom of the monitor

stand 2 and out the back of the stand through the hole provided.

10. Replace the monitor stand cover 1.

Figure 9. Installing the cable cover, hinge cover, and stand cover

11. Snap the new hinge cover 2 into place over the hinge assembly.

Note: Be sure to use the new hinge cover that comes with the Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II

because it has deeper grooves to accommodate the new hinge assembly.

Figure 10. Comparing the new hinge cover to the old hinge cover

New hinge cover Old hinge cover

12. Snap the cable cover 3 into place on the back of the flat panel monitor.

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13. Fold the flat panel monitor down until it rests on the rubber bumpers; then, gently push back and

remove the small cable exit cover 1 on the monitor stand.

Figure 11. Routing the keyboard cable

14. Route the space-saver keyboard cable through the hole in the front of the base and out the opening in

the back where you removed the small cover; then, place the keyboard (with its adjustable feet fully

down) inside the keyboard tray.

Note: You must open the flat panel monitor to its full upright position so that you can install the

keyboard and route its cable.

15. Fold the flat panel monitor down again until it rests on the rubber bumpers; then, reinstall the small

cable exit cover 1.

16. Slide the keyboard tray into the rack cabinet; then, neatly route and secure all cables in the rack

cabinet using the provided cable straps.

You can now connect the power cord to the flat panel monitor and connect the display to a server. If

you have an optional console switch, you can install it now as shown in “Installing an optional console

switch”on page 9.

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Installing an optional console switch

You can use a console switch to attach more than one server to a single monitor and space-saver

keyboard. The console switch option is available separately, but additional mounting brackets come with

the Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II. You can use mounting brackets that come with the console

switch to mount it vertically in the rack cabinet. Instructions for vertical mounting come with the console

switch.

Installing the console switch above the keyboard tray is an alternative to mounting it vertically inside your

rack cabinet. You must use the mounting brackets that come with the Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit

II if you mount the console switch just above the keyboard tray. Enough clearance must exist for the

keyboard tray (and attached flat panel monitor) to slide completely into the rack cabinet.

Use the following procedure to install a console switch above the keyboard tray:

1. Secure the two provided brackets to your console switch with two screws per side.

One

Three

Two

Aux.

Reset

Important

Information

Three

Two Three

Three

Two

Figure 12. Installing the console switch mounting brackets

Note: There are two sets of mounting holes on the brackets. You can install the console switch even

with the back of the rack cabinet or recessed inside, depending on how you install the

brackets.

2. Install the console switch 1 above the keyboard tray, securing it with four screws (two per side) in

the rear of your rack cabinet.

One

Three

Two

Aux.

Reset

Important

Information

Three

Two Three

Three

Two

Figure 13. Installing the selector switch in the rack cabinet

Note: Be sure to leave one U between the keyboard tray and the console switch so that the

keyboard tray and flat panel monitor 2 can slide fully into the rack cabinet.

3. Neatly route the monitor signal cable and clamp with provided cable straps as necessary.

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Getting help, service, and information

If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about IBM products, you will

find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you.

With the original purchase of an IBM hardware product, you have access to extensive support coverage.

During the IBM hardware product warranty period, you may call the IBM Personal Computer HelpCenter

(1-800-772-2227 in the U.S.) for hardware product assistance covered under the terms of the IBM

Statement of Limited Warranty.

The following services are available during the warranty period:

Problem Determination - Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining if you have a

hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem.

IBM Hardware Repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by IBM hardware under warranty,

trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.

Engineering Change Management - Occasionally, there might be changes that are required after a

product has been sold. IBM or your reseller, if authorized by IBM, will make Engineering Changes

(ECs) available that apply to your hardware.

Be sure to retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service. Refer to the IBM hardware warranty

for a full explanation of IBM's warranty terms.

Please have the following information ready when you call:

Machine Type and Model

Serial numbers of your IBM hardware products

Description of the problem

Exact wording of any error messages

Hardware and software configuration information

On the World Wide Web, the IBM Personal Computing Web site has up-to-date information about IBM

Personal Computer products and support.

Some helpful addresses are:

http://www.ibm.com Main IBM home page

http://www.ibm.com/pc IBM Personal Computing

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support IBM Personal Computing Support

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/accessories Options by IBM (U.S.)

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries IBM xSeries Servers (U.S.)

http://www.ibm.com/pc/techconnect IBM TechConnect

You can select a country-specific Web site from these pages.

If you select Profile from the support page, you can create a customized support page that is specific to

your hardware, complete with Frequently Asked Questions, Parts Information, Technical Hints and Tips,

and Downloadable Files. You will have the information you need, all in one place. In addition, you can

choose to receive e-mail notifications whenever new information becomes available about your registered

products. You also can access online support forums, which are community sites monitored by IBM

support staff.

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Product warranties and notices

This section contains important product warranty and notice information about your product.

Warranty Statements

The warranty statements consist of two parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 varies by country. Part 2 is the

same for both statements. Be sure to read both the Part 1 that applies to your country and Part 2.

United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada (Z125-4753-05 11/97)

(Part 1 - General Terms on page 11)

Worldwide except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey, and United States (Z125-5697-01 11/97)

(Part 1 - General Terms on page 13)

Worldwide Country-Unique Terms

(Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms on page 15)

IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto Rico, and

Canada (Part 1 - General Terms)

This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 - Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 may

replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines

you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features,

conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. The term “Machine” does not include any software

programs, whether pre-loaded with the Machine, installed subsequently or otherwise. Unless IBM specifies otherwise, the following

warranties apply only in the country where you acquire the Machine. Nothing in this Statement of Warranty affects any statutory

rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.

Machine - IBM Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II

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During the warranty period IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide warranty service, will provide repair and exchange

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IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Canada, Puerto Rico,

Turkey, United States (Part 1 - General Terms)

This Statement of Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 - Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 may replace

or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for

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consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.