Spectra Logic Spectra nTier700 Manual

Spectra nTier700
Rack-Mounting Instructions
PN 90990042 Revision A

Notices
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Notices
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Spectra nTier700 Rack-mounting Instructions
P/N 90990042, Revision A, July 2008
Copyright © 2008 Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
Warnings and Cautions
Moving the nTier700
Warning: The nTier700 VTL weighs approximately 134 lb. (61 kg.) without drives
installed. Use extreme caution when moving it. Always use two people, one
on each side, when lifting or moving it.
Warnung: Die nTier700 VTL wiegt ca 61 kg., ohne Laufwerke installiert. Verwenden Sie
extreme Vorsicht walten lassen, wenn sie abwandern. Benutzen Sie immer
zwei Personen, eine auf jeder Seite, beim Heben oder Fortbewegen.
Warning: The nTier700 VTL is very heavy, especially with drives installed. Always use
two people, one on each side, when lifting or moving it.
Warnung: Die nTier700 VTL ist sehr schwer, vor allem mit Laufwerken installiert
werden. Benutzen Sie immer zwei Personen, eine auf jeder Seite, beim
Heben oder Fortbewegen.

Contacting Spectra Logic
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Contacting Spectra Logic
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Contacting Spectra Logic
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Notes

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Rack-Mounting the nTier700
These instructions describe rack-mounting a Spectra®nTier700™Appliance. The
procedure is the same for both the nTier700 Intelligent Secondary Storage appliance
and the nTier700 Deduplication Virtual Tape nTier700 (VTL) appliance. Both
appliances are referred to as the nTier700 in these instructions.
Note: The illustrations in these instructions show the nTier700 Intelligent
Secondary Storage appliance, which can contain from one to six
blades. The nTier700 Deduplication VTL appliance contains from
one to three blades, depending on the configuration.
Before You Begin
Obtain the following tools and equipment:
Scissors
#2 Phillips screwdriver, magnetic if available
Standard 19-inch, four-post rack
Measuring tape (recommended)
Level (recommended)
Review the information in Prepare Your Site on page 8.
Identify the location where you will install the nTier700.
Make sure that the rack is assembled and placed near the AC power outlets and
network connections. See Prepare the Rack on page 7 for additional
information.
Unpack the rack-mount kit and identify the following components:
Component # Required Use
1 Supports the chassis in the rack.
The shelf rack is pre-assembled and
consists of the following
components:
Shelf
Adjustable sliders (2)
12 Attach the shelf to the rack (10)
Secure the chassis to the rack (2)
Rack Shelf Assembly
10-32 x 1/2-inch SEM screws

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Prepare Your Site
Before rackmounting the nTier700, make sure that an appropriate rack is assembled
and placed near the AC power outlets and network connections.
Caution: The rack must be located on a level, hard-surfaced floor such as
cement or tile. Do not place the rack on a carpeted floor or
anywhere else that poses risk for static discharge that could
damage your nTier700 or its drives.
The nTier700 is 7 in. (18 cm) tall and occupies 4U of rack space. The nTier700 is
designed to fit in a standard 19-inch, 4-post rack but may be too deep for some
enclosed racks. Keep the following requirements in mind:
Using a 4-post rack that is at least 43 inches (110 cm) deep is recommended.
Make sure that the distance between the mounting surfaces on the front and rear
posts is at least 30 inches (76 cm).
Allow approximately 3 inches (8 cm) of additional depth at the back of the rack for
cable clearance.
Check your rack’s specifications to make sure it will accommodate the weight and
depth of the nTier700.
Note: The use of two-post “telco” racks is not supported.
Note: An enclosed 19-inch, four-post rack is available for purchase from
Spectra Logic. The rack has two doors and removable side panels
to provide access to the sides of the nTier700.

Before You Begin
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Prepare the Rack
If you are using an enclosed rack with a front door, identify the front of the rack and
make sure that there is at least 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) clearance between the front door
frame and the front mounting posts (Figure 1). This clearance is needed to allow the
front door to close over the nTier700 front panel. If necessary, move the front
mounting posts toward the back of the rack to provide the necessary clearance.
Assemble the rack, if necessary.
Identify the location in the rack where you will install the nTier700. For stability,
Spectra Logic recommends mounting the nTier700 at the bottom of the rack.
If You Need Assistance
If you need assistance with any part of this procedure, contact SpectraGuard Technical
Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 4).
Figure 1 Ensure clearance between the rack’s front door and the front posts.
1.5 in. (3.8 cm), minimum
Front mounting
Door frame
Door
post

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Rackmount the nTier700
Do not install the drives into the blades until after the nTier700 is installed in the rack.
Install the Rack Shelf in the Rack
1. Position the shelf with the adjustable sliders toward the back of the rack. With one
person lifting the front of the shelf and the other lifting the rear, angle the shelf into
the rack so that the mounting tabs on the front and back of the shelf are positioned
inside the rack posts.
2. Lift the front of the shelf and align the lowest hole in the front mounting tabs with
the lowest hole that you want to use on each front post (Figure 2). Make sure the
tabs are behind the cut-outs in the posts. Use a level to make sure the front of the
shelf is level.
3. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install two 10-32 x 1/2-inch SEM screws in the
bottom two holes on each tab to secure the front shelf tabs to the posts. Do not
tighten the screws yet.
4. Lift the back of the shelf and adjust the sliders so that they fit against the insides of
the rear posts.
Figure 2 Position the shelf in the rack.
Screws in front shelf tabs
Front of rack
Adjustable sliders
Back of Rack

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5. Align the lowest hole in each of the rear mounting tabs so that the shelf is level,
both from front to back and side to side. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install
three 10-32 x 1/2-inch SEM screws in each tab to secure the shelf to the post.
Tighten all 12 screws in the front and rear mounting tabs to secure the shelf
assembly to the rack posts.
Note: Make sure that the two sides of the shelf are attached to the rack at
the same height on all four posts. Use a level to ensure that the
shelf is level from side to side and front to back.
Slide the nTier700 Onto the Rack
Warning: The nTier700 weighs approximately 134 lb. (61 kg) when
empty. Enlist at least two people to help lift the nTier700 out of
the box and into the rack.
Warnung: Die nTier700 wiegt ca. 61 kg, wenn leer. Einstellen mindestens
zwei Menschen zu helfen, heben Sie die nTier700 aus und in
den Halter.
1. Position the nTier700 chassis in front of the rack and lift it onto the rack shelf.
2. Slide the chassis back into the rack until the mounting brackets on each side of the
nTier700 chassis are against the posts.
3. Install one 10-32 x 1/2-inch SEM screw in each bracket to secure the unit to the
rack and tighten the screws.
4. You are now ready to install the drives in your nTier700. Refer to the Spectra
nTier700 User Guide or Spectra nTier700 VTL Installation Guide for instructions.
Figure 3 Install screws to secure the nTier700 to the rack.
Screw
Mounting
bracket

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