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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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
Figure 5-2. Pedestal Systems: A-Side Power Connected Directly
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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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Preface ix
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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Welcome to Site Planning for Express5800/320Fc systems 1-1
Chapter 1
Welcome to Site Planning for
Express5800/320Fc
-
For an overview of the information you need to know and of the tasks you need to
perform to prepare a site for an Express5800/320Fc system, see:
•“Site Planning Overview” on page 1-1
•“Site Planning for Fault-Tolerant Systems” on page 1-2
•“Site Planning Checklist” on page 1-3
•“System Documentation” on page 1-5
Site Planning Overview
Site planning for fault-tolerant systems includes:
•Space planning
Provide adequate space for the system or cabinet and for a desk or table to
accommodate components outside a cabinet. Also provide enough space for
servicing the systems and components.
•Purchasing an appropriate cabinet and monitor
If you do not purchase a monitor from NEC Corporation of America, provide a
monitor that meets the system’s requirements.
If you do not purchase the cabinet that NEC Corporation of America references,
provide a cabinet that meets the system’s requirements.
•Electrical (AC) power planning
Provide electrical power sources that meet the system’s requirements, optionally
including the purchase of a qualified uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
•Network and telephone line planning
Provide sufficient network and analog telephone lines.

Site Planning for Fault-Tolerant Systems
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Use the “Site Planning Checklist” on page 1-3 to track your site preparation progress.
For a list of other documents related to your Express5800/320Fc system, see “System
Documentation” on page 1-5.
During the site planning and preparation processes, work closely with your facilities
group or contractor to determine space, power, and environmental requirements. Enlist
their help to provide a suitable location with sufficient alternating current (AC) power,
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) capabilities, and network and
telephone connections.
If your system is covered by a service agreement and you need help with site planning,
contact the NEC Technical Support. If you have a contract with the NEC Technical
Support to install the system, contact them after you have prepared the installation site
and moved the system to the site. For more information about NEC Technical Support,
visit http://support.necsam.com/servers/ft.
See Appendix A, “System Specifications” for Express5800/320Fc system specifications
and the Express5800/320Fc: Peripherals Site Planning Guide for specifications of
other components.
Site Planning for Fault-Tolerant Systems
Consider the following specific fault-tolerant features of Express5800/320Fc
systems for site planning:
•Lockstep technology means that the Express5800/320Fc systems contain redundant
hardware. The Express5800/320Fc systems contain two enclosures, each containing a
full computing environment that consists of a CPU element and an I/O element.
If a component in a CPU element malfunctions, the corresponding CPU element in
the other enclosure, which is processing the same information in lockstep,
continues processing without interruption. If a component in the I/O element
malfunctions, the system fails operation over to the corresponding element in the
other enclosure and continues to operate normally. The only consequences are
that the system is less fault tolerant, and any I/O throughput distributed between
the enclosures may be reduced. To restore full fault tolerance, an enclosure can
be replaced without taking the system offline.

Site Planning Checklist
Welcome to Site Planning for Express5800/320Fc systems 1-3
Site Planning Checklist
Referring to the information in this document, answer the following questions:
Planning for Optional Components
The system contains four 10/100/1000 megabits-per-second (Mbps) Ethernet
ports. Will your system additionally include any of the following PCI adapters for
network communications? If so, indicate how many of each and plan network
connections for all Ethernet ports you will use.

Site Planning Checklist
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Will you supply your own monitor or will NEC Corporation of America supply the
monitor?
N O T E
Use the USB keyboard and mouse provided by NEC Corporation of
America.
Will the components in a cabinet include a keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switch?
Planning AC Power
Will you provide power through a power distribution unit (PDU)?
Will you provide power from a UPS?
What are the AC power requirements of your system, including all optional
components?
Is the AC power service wired properly?
What are the lengths and types of the power cords that are provided with your
system? What type of receptacles do you need to provide?
Planning Space for Your System
Will your system and its external components fit where you plan to place them?
Table 1-1. Ethernet PCI Adapters
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System Documentation
Welcome to Site Planning for Express5800/320Fc systems 1-5
What are the lengths and types of the cables that will connect to your system?
Have you created a sketch of how you plan to arrange the system at the installation
site? Consider the available cable lengths, the placement of external devices, and
the location of network and voice communication connections.
On the sketch, show the following:
•Location of the system and its external components
•Power cords, and telephone and interface cables
•Locations of AC power receptacles, phone jacks, Ethernet jacks, switches,
and/or hubs
N O T E
Make sure that all cords and cables are long enough to
reach between their respective components and
connectors. Route all cables out of the way of foot traffic.
Working with Other Groups
Have you provided your facilities group and contractors with the sketch and copies
of the following?
•Tables 4-2,4-3, and 4-4, worksheets for determining AC power requirements
•Tables 4-5 and 4-6 or Tables 4-7 and 4-8, worksheets for determining the
number of external power outlets required
•Appendix B, “Electrical Circuit and Wiring Information”
•Any notes you have about site planning
Have you reviewed and discussed the requirements with the facilities personnel
and contractors to ensure that all site modifications are understood and
implemented?
If you have any questions about the number and types of components, contact your
Express5800/320Fc account executive or distributor.

System Documentation
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To order additional documentation, visit the NEC Technical Support Web site:
http://support.necam.com/servers/ft
System Documentation
When you receive your system, you receive a printed copy of the Express5800/320Fc:
Installation Guide. The software installation program lets you install an online copy of
this document, along with other Express5800/320Fc system documentation, on your
system. You also have the option to install documentation on a remote system. The
Express5800/320Fc Help and Manuals folder on the Windows desktop, contains
these documents.

System Documentation
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Cabinet and Monitor Requirements 2-1
Chapter 2
Cabinet and Monitor Requirements2-
For requirements related to supplying your own cabinet and monitor, see:
•“Cabinet Requirements” on page 2-1
•“Monitor Requirements” on page 2-4
Cabinet Requirements
If you are providing your own cabinet for an Express5800/320Fc, make sure the
cabinet contains a rack that is 19-in. wide and that meets the Electronic
Industries Association (EIA) 310-D standard.
Make sure that:
•The cabinet contains two front and two rear vertical EIA rails, one in each corner of
the cabinet, that have the EIA universal square-hole pattern as defined in the EIA
310-D specification.
•The front vertical rails extend at least 0.5 in. (1.27 cm) beyond the inside edge of
the accessory leg, if present, to allow the mounting rails to be fitted. See Figure 2-1.
•The distance between the front and rear vertical rails is between 24.5 in. and 30 in.
(62.23 cm and 76.20 cm).
•The vertical mounting rails accept 10-32 cage nuts and mounting hardware.
•The distance between the front vertical rails and the inside of the front door is at
least 3.0 in. (7.62 cm).
•The distance between the rear of the system chassis and the inside of the rear door
is at least 6.0 in. (15.24 cm).
•The vertical mounting rails are plated or some other method is used to ensure
continuity for grounding between installed equipment.
•Cable management brackets are provided to support and constrain data and power
cords so that the cables do not interfere with air flow out of the rear of the
enclosures, and so that the connectors do not disconnect or break.
•The cabinet provides enough stability so that system components pass Telcordia®
GR-63-CORE Section 5.4.2 regulations for operational vibration.

Cabinet Requirements
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•To prevent stray voltages, all components are grounded together through the
vertical mounting rails to the cabinet frame, and then to local building ground. To
ensure signal quality, use a grounding cable provided by NEC Corporation of America
for local building ground.
•There is a plan for maintaining cables and wires to the cabinet by either running
them under the floor or placing them overhead in an overhead cable tray.
•Air flows through the cabinet from front to back.
•Filler panels cover any unused rack space to prevent air recirculation.
•Vents are evenly distributed on the front and rear doors and comprise at least 63%
of the surface area.
NOTE
If your cabinet does not have vented front and rear doors,
you can remove the doors from the cabinet while your
Express5800/320Fc system is operating.
Figure 2-1 shows the required rail clearance between the front vertical rails and the
inside edge of an accessory leg.

Cabinet Requirements
Cabinet and Monitor Requirements 2-3
Figure 2-1. Rail Clearance
1 Front vertical EIA rail
2 Accessory leg
3 Front of cabinet
0.5-inch
(1.27-cm)
minimum 0.5-inch minimum
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1 2
3