NEC Active Upgrade Express5800/320Fc Technical manual

NEC Corporation of America
456-01723-000
Express5800/320Fc:
Site Planning Guide

Manual Name: Express5800/320Fc: Site Planning Guide
Part Number: 456-01723-000
Express5800/320Fc Software Release Number: 4.1.0
Publication Date: August 2007
NEC Corporation of America
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Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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Contents iii
Contents
Preface vii
1. Welcome to Site Planning for Express5800/320Fc 1-1
Site Planning Overview 1-1
Site Planning for Fault-Tolerant Systems 1-2
Site Planning Checklist 1-3
System Documentation 1-5
2. Cabinet and Monitor Requirements 2-1
Cabinet Requirements 2-1
Monitor Requirements 2-4
3. Space Planning 3-1
Room Requirements 3-1
Planning for Cables 3-2
4. Electrical (AC) Power Planning 4-1
Redundant Power Sources 4-1
AC Power Service Requirements 4-2
Power Outlet Requirements 4-4
Connecting a System Directly to Two Separate Power Sources 4-5
NEC-Supplied Power Cords 4-6
System Power Cords 4-7
PDU Power Cords 4-8
Power Cords for Optional Components 4-9
5. UPS Planning 5-1

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Qualified APC UPS Models 5-1
Communicating with a UPS over a Network 5-2
Connecting Power to Systems, PDUs, and a UPS 5-2
Connecting a System Directly to a UPS 5-3
6. Network and Telephone Line Planning 6-1
Network Cable Requirements 6-1
Telephone Line Requirements 6-2
Site Planning for Systems in an ftGateway Group 6-3
Appendix A. System Specifications A-1
System Specifications A-1
Appendix B. Electrical Circuit and Wiring Information B-1
Fault Protection Requirements B-1
Grounding Considerations B-1
Circuit Wiring Diagrams B-3
Electrical Power Connectors B-9
Appendix C. Standards Compliance C-1
Index Index-1

Figures v
Figures
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Figure 4-1. Pedestal System Connected Directly to AC Power 4-6
Figure 5-1. Power Cord Connections for Systems, PDUs, and a UPS 5-3
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Figure B-3. Single-Phase 120-Volts AC Circuit Connection B-4
Figure B-4. Single-Phase 240-Volts AC Circuit Connection B-5
Figure B-5. Split-Phase 120/240 Volts AC Circuit Connection B-6
Figure B-6. Three-Phase 208-Volts AC, Y-, or ∆-Source Circuit
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Tables
Table 1-1. Ethernet PCI Adapters 1-4
Table 1-2. Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters 1-4
Table 4-1. AC Power Service Requirements 4-2
Table 4-2. Worksheet for Determining A-Side Power Requirements 4-3
Table 4-3. Worksheet for Determining B-Side Power Requirements 4-3
Table 4-4. Worksheet for Determining External Power Requirements 4-3
Table 4-5. Worksheet: A-Side External Power Outlet Requirements -
PDUs Used 4-4
Table 4-6. Worksheet: B-Side External Power Outlet Requirements -
PDUs Used 4-4
Table 4-7. Worksheet: A-Side External Power Outlet Requirements -
No PDUs 4-5
Table 4-8. Worksheet: B-Side External Power Outlet Requirements -
No PDUs 4-5
Table 4-9. System Power Cords to AC Power 4-7
Table 4-10. Systems: Power Cords to a UPS 4-7
Table 4-11. PDU Power Cords to AC Power 4-9
Table 4-12. System Power (Jumper) Cables to a PDU 4-9
Table 4-13. Power Cords for Optional Components 4-9
Table 5-1. APC Symmetra Models for PDUs or for Multiple Systems 5-1
Table 5-3. APC UPS Models for a Single Pedestal System 5-2
Table 6-1. Customer-Supplied Ethernet Cables 6-2
Table A-1. Pedestal System Specifications A-5
Table B-1. Connectors for AC Power Outlets B-10
Table C-1. EMI Standards C-2
Table C-2. Immunity Standards C-2
Table C-3. Safety Standards C-2
Table C-4. Noise Standards C-2

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Preface
Purpose of This Manual
The Express5800/320Fc: Site Planning Guide documents the site requirements and
customer responsibilities related to preparing a site for the installation of
Express5800/320Fc systems.
Audience
This manual is intended for those responsible for preparing a site for the installation of
an Express5800/320Fc system.
Notation Conventions
This document uses the notation conventions described in this section.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, cautions, and notes provide special information and have the following
meanings:
WARNING
!
A warning indicates a situation where failure to take
or avoid a specified action could cause bodily harm or
loss of life.
CAUTION
!
A caution indicates a situation where failure to take or
avoid a specified action could damage a hardware device,
program, system, or data.
NOTE
A note provides important information about the operation
of an Express5800/320Fc system.

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Typographical Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in Express5800/320Fc documents:
•The bold font emphasizes words in text or indicates text that you type or the name
of a screen object. For example:
Before handling or replacing a PCI adapter, make sure that you are properly
grounded by using a grounded wrist strap.
In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab.
•The italic font introduces new terms. For example:
Many hardware components are customer-replaceable units (CRUs), which
can be replaced on-site by system administrators with minimal training or tools.
copy filename1 filename2
•The monospace font indicates message text. For example:
The operation completed successfully.
Getting Help
If you have a technical question about Express5800/320Fc hardware or software, try
these online resources first:
•Online support from NEC Technical Support. You can find the latest technical
information about an Express5800/320Fc through online product support at the
NEC Technical Support Web site:
http://support.necam.com/servers/ft
•Online product support for Microsoft®products. Your primary source for
support is the computer manufacturer who provided your software, or an
authorized Microsoft Support Provider. You can also find the latest technical
information about Microsoft Windows®and other Microsoft products through online
product support at the Microsoft Help and Support Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/
If you are unable to resolve your questions with the help available at these online sites,
and the Express5800/320Fc system is covered by a service agreement, please
contact NEC Technical Support (866-269-1239).

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Notices
•All regulatory notices are provided in Appendix C, “Standards Compliance” of this
site planning guide.
•Although this guide documents modem functionality, modems are not available for
all systems. Ask your sales representative about modem availability.

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