Sun Microsystems Sun Fire 880 Installation instructions manual

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Sun Fire™880 Server
Rackmounting Guide
Guide de montage en rack
Rack-Montage-Handbuch
Manuale per il montaggio su rack
Manual de montaje en bastidor
Handbok för rackmontering
Part No. 806-6594-11
October 2001, Revision A

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Contents
Sun Fire 880 Server Rackmounting Guide en-1
Guide de montage en rack du serveur Sun Fire 880 fr-1
Sun Fire 880 Server Rack-Montage-Handbuch de-1
Manuale per il montaggio su rack del server Sun Fire 880 it-1
Manual de montaje en bastidor del servidor Sun Fire 880 es-1
Handbok för rackmontering av Sun Fire 880-server sv-1

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en-1
CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
This guide shows you how to install the Sun FireTM 880 server into a 19-inch (48.26-
cm) wide Electronic Industries Association (EIA)-compliant rack or cabinet. After
you install the server into the cabinet according to the instructions in this guide, see
the Sun Fire 880 Server Owner’s Guide for information about system setup and
software installation.
To install the server into a cabinet, complete the following tasks:
■Unpack and verify the contents of the rackmounting kit. See “Unpacking the Kit”
on page en-1 and “Inventory” on page en-2.
■Install the server into the cabinet. See Chapter 2.
Note – To illustrate the procedures, this guide shows the server being installed into
aSunMicrosystems
TM cabinet.
Unpacking the Kit
The rackmounting kit is shipped from the factory in one carton.
Inspect the shipping carton for physical damage. If the carton is damaged, request
that the carrier’s agent be present when the carton is opened. Keep all contents and
packing material for the agent’s inspection.
Check that you received the complete kit. See “Inventory” on page en-2. Contact Sun
Microsystems or your distributor/reseller if any parts are missing.

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Inventory
You will need one rackmounting kit for each Sun Fire 880 server you intend to install
into a cabinet. Each rackmounting kit contains the following parts:
■Tray assembly
■Cable management bracket for the server
■Cable management bracket for the cabinet
■Power jumper cords (3)
■Lifting handles (4)
■Top b rac ke ts ( 2 )
■Tri m st rip s (2 )
■Tie wraps
■Screws
■Sun Fire 880 Server Rackmounting Guide
Tray assembly
Cable management
Lifting handles (4)
Tr i m s t r i p s ( 2 )
Cable management
bracket for cabinet
bracket for server
Tie
wraps
Power jumper cords (3)
To p b r a c ke t s

Getting Started en-3
Thekitcontainsaplasticbagholding10-32screws(blackincolor)andM4screws.
You will use these screws to install the tray assembly and server into the cabinet.
The following figure shows the screws at actual size.
Any screws not used in the rack installation are spares.
Note – Bar nuts are required (but not included) for non-threaded cabinets. See the
cabinet instructions for more information.
What Next
Go to Chapter 2 and complete the procedures for installing the server into the
cabinet.
10-32 screw M4 screw
(Black in color)

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en-5
CHAPTER 2
Installing the Server Into the
Cabinet
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Sun Fire 880 server
into a 19-inch (48.26-cm) wide EIA-compliant cabinet.
To install a Sun Fire 880 server into the cabinet, complete the following tasks in the
order listed:
■Makesureyouhavecompletedtheprerequisitetasks.See“BeforeYouBegin”on
page en-6.
■Prepare the server. See “Preparing the Server” on page en-8.
■Prepare the cabinet. See “Preparing the Cabinet” on page en-17.
■Install the tray assembly into the cabinet. See “Installing the Tray Assembly Into
the Cabinet” on page en-17.
■Install the server into the tray assembly. See “Installing the Server Into the Tray
Assembly” on page en-23.
■Make the server ready for operation. See “Restoring the Server” on page en-27.
■Secure the tray handle to the cabinet rails. See “Securing the Server in the
Cabinet” on page en-28.
■Install the trim strips. See “Installing Trim Strips” on page en-30.
■Replace the front and back doors of the cabinet. See “Restoring the Cabinet” on
page en-31.
■Develop the cable management scheme. See “Managing Cables” on page en-31.

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Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation procedures, complete the following tasks:
■Verify that your cabinet meets the requirements described in Appendix A.
■Check “Safety and System Performance Cautions” on page en-6 and make sure
your installation plan reflects the measures described.
■Check the documentation provided with your cabinet and make sure your
installation plan reflects the cautionary measures described.
■Unpack the rackmounting kit and verify that you have all the components and
hardware shown in Chapter 1.
■Gather the required tools. See “Tools, Equipment, and Documentation Required”
on page en-7.
Safety and System Performance
Cautions
Adhere to the following cautions when installing a Sun Fire 880 server into a cabinet.
For a complete description of the safety cautions to follow when installing a server,
see the Sun Fire 880 Server Owner’s Guide.
Caution – DonotattempttolifttheserveruntilyouremoveallCPU/Memory
boards, all power supplies, all CPU fan trays, and all I/O fan trays. Once these
components are removed, four persons are required to lift the server. See “Preparing
the Server” on page en-8 for information about removing these components.
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Caution – Be sure the cabinet is stabilized so that the it cannot move or tip forward
when one or more systems or devices are fully extended from the front of the
cabinet. The cabinet must be bolted securely to the floor or equipped with a sturdy
and extendable anti-tip leg. If there are feet beneath the cabinet to prevent it from
rolling, be sure the feet are fully extended downward to the floor. See the
instructions provided with the cabinet.
Caution – Install the server as low as possible in the cabinet. For best stability, do
not install the server above equipment that weighs less than the server. If you will be
installing two servers in a cabinet, install the lower server first.
Caution – Topreventthecabinetfromtippingforward,donotattempttorollor
move the cabinet after installing the server in the cabinet.
Caution – For proper ventilation and cooling of the server, be sure the cabinet and
the operating location comply with the requirements given in Appendix A.
Tools, Equipment, and Documentation
Required
The following tools, equipment, and documentation are required when
rackmounting the server:
■Phillips No. 2 screwdriver
■Phillips No. 1 screwdriver
■Level
■Flat blade screwdriver
■Adjustable wrench
■Masking tape or felt tip pen
■Antistatic wrist strap
■Antistatic mat
■Sun Fire 880 Server Owner’s Guide
■Sun Fire 880 Server Service Manual
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Preparing the Server
To prepare the server for rackmounting, complete the following tasks:
■Power off the system and disconnect the server’s power cords, network cables,
and I/O cables. See the Sun Fire 880 Server Service Manual for instructions.
■Remove all power supplies, CPU/Memory boards, I/O fan trays, and CPU fan
trays. See “Remove Components” on page en-8.
■Removethesidedoorhandles.See“RemovetheHandleFromEachSideDoor”
on page en-10.
■Remove the fenders and lower side panels. See “Remove the Fenders and Lower
Side Panels” on page en-12.
■Install the lifting handles. See “Install the Lifting Handles” on page en-15.
■Attach the cable management bracket to the back of the server. See “Attach the
Server Cable Management Bracket” on page en-16.
Remove Components
In order for four persons to lift the server safely, you must reduce the weight of the
server before you attempt to install it into the cabinet. To reduce the weight of the
server, remove the following components:
■All power supplies
■All CPU/Memory boards
■All CPU fan trays
■All I/O fan trays
See the Sun Fire 880 Server Service Manual for component removal procedures.

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Overview of Parts to Be Removed From the
Chassis
The following figure identifies the parts that you must remove from the chassis
before you can install the server into the cabinet.
The following sections provide detailed information about removing each part.
Fenders
Side door
handles
Lower side
panels

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RemovetheHandleFromEachSideDoor
1. Open one of the server’s side doors.
Use the key provided with the server to unlock the door.
2. Remove the pawl from the side door.
On the inside of the door, remove the slot head screw from the center of the pawl.
Pull the pawl straight out to remove it.
Pawl

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3. Remove the side door handle.
Removetheninescrewsfromtheinsideofthedoor.
From the outside of the door, pull the handle straight out to remove it.
Note – Thelockremainsinthehandle.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other side door.
5. Place the handles, pawls, and screws into the kit carton for safekeeping. You will
need to reinstall these parts if you reconfigure the server as a deskside unit.
Side door handle

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Remove the Fenders and Lower Side Panels
1. Removethefenderfromthefrontofeachofthelowersidepanels.
a. Remove the screw from the top of the fender.
b. Grasp the top and bottom edges of the fender and carefully flex the fender to
remove it.
c. Repeat steps a and b to remove the fender from the other lower side panel.
Fender

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2. Remove the lower side panel from the left side of the server.
Remove the screw located approximately 3 inches (8 cm) from the front of the lower
side panel.
Note – On the left side of the server, do not remove the screw that attaches the small
bracket to the side of the server. Removing this screw prevents the front door from
closing securely.
Do not remove this screw.

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3. Grasp the trim strip and slide the lower side panel toward the rear of the server.
The lower side panel should disengage as you slide the panel so that you can easily
remove it.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the right lower side panel.
5. Place the fenders, lower side panels, and screws into the kit carton for
safekeeping.
You will need to reinstall these parts if you reconfigure the server as a deskside unit.
Tr i m s t r i p

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Install the Lifting Handles
1. Locate the four lifting handles provided with the rackmounting kit.
2. Install two lifting handles on one side of the server using two M4 screws to attach
each handle to the lower side of the server.
a. With the “THIS SIDE UP” label facing upward, insert the screwdriver through
one of the access holes on the outside of the handle.
Using the access hole makes it easier to reach the screw hole on the inside of the
handle.
b. Position the screw on the inside of the handle in the hole that is opposite the
access hole.
c. Attach the handle to the server using the appropriate screw hole just below the
server side door. See the following figure.
d. Finish installing the handle by repeating the procedure using the second access
hole on the outside of the handle.
e. Repeat steps a through d for the second handle.
3. Repeat step 2 to install two handles on the other side of the server.
“THIS SIDE UP” label
Access hole
Access hole

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Attach the Server Cable Management Bracket
The cable management bracket that attaches to the back of the server may help to
provide strain relief for the cables. See “Managing Cables” on page en-31 for general
cable management guidelines.
1. Locate the server cable management bracket provided with the rackmounting kit.
2. Attach the cable management bracket to the back of the server.
AttachthecablemanagementbracketusingthreeM4screwsasshowninthe
following figure.