Tripp Lite SmartRack 2400 Series User manual

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SmartRack®2400 Series
Enclosures
Owner’s Manual
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright © 2014 Tripp Lite. All trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
Important Safety Instructions 2
Overview 2
Feature Identification 3
Enclosure Installation 4
Preparation 4
Unpacking 4
Placement 5
Leveling 6
Ground Connection 6
Enclosure Configuration 7
Adding or Removing Front and 7
Rear Doors
Reversing Front Door 7
Adding or Removing Roof Panel 9
Adding or Removing Side Panels 9
Adjusting Mounting Rails 10
Adjusting PDU Mounting Brackets 11
Combining (Baying) Enclosures 12
Equipment Installation 12
Installing or Removing Cage Nuts 13
Specifications 14
Storage and Service 14
Warranty and Warranty Registration 14
Español 15
Français 29

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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
All sections of this manual contain instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation and use of the SmartRack Enclosures described in
this manual. Read all instructions and warnings thoroughly before attempting to move, install or use the SmartRack Enclosures described in this manual.
Failure to comply will create a risk of personal injury and property damage and may invalidate the warranty.
• Keeptheenclosureinacontrolledindoorenvironment,awayfrommoisture,temperatureextremes,flammableliquidsandgasses,conductivecontaminants,
dust and direct sunlight.
• Leaveadequatespaceatthefrontandrearoftheenclosureforproperventilation.Donotblock,coverorinsertobjectsintotheexternalventilationopenings
of the enclosure.
• Theenclosureisextremelyheavy.Usecautionwhenhandlingtheenclosure.Donotattempttounpack,moveorinstallitunassisted.Useamechanical
device such as a forklift or pallet jack to move the enclosure in the shipping container.
• Donotplaceanyobjectontheenclosure,especiallycontainersofliquid,anddonotattempttostacktheenclosures.
• Inspecttheshippingcontainerandtheenclosureforshippingdamage.Donotusetheenclosureifitisdamaged.
• Leavetheenclosureintheshippingcontaineruntilithasbeenmovedasclosetothefinalinstallationlocationaspossible.Thecastersaredesignedfor
minor position adjustments within the final installation area only. The casters are not designed for moving the enclosure over longer distances.
• Thecastersarenotdesignedtoprovidelong-termsupportfortheenclosureafterfinalinstallation.Usethelevelerstoprovidelong-termsupport.
• Installtheenclosureinastructurallysoundareawithalevelfloorthatisabletobeartheweightoftheenclosure,allequipmentthatwillbeinstalledinthe
enclosureandanyotherenclosuresand/orequipmentthatwillbeinstallednearby.
• Donotpushtheenclosurefromthesidepanelstomoveit.Pushingfromthesidepanelswillcauseatippinghazard.
• Whenrollingtheenclosureonitscasters,alwayspushitfrombehind,neverpullittowardyou.
• Arollingenclosurecancausepersonalinjuryandpropertydamageifnotproperlysupervised.Ifrollingtheenclosuredownarampisrequired,useextreme
caution.Donotattempttouserampsthathaveaslopesteeperthan1:12.
• Usecautionwhencuttingpackingmaterials.Theenclosurecouldbescratched,causingdamagenotcoveredbythewarranty.
• Saveallpackingmaterialsforlateruse.Repackingandshippingtheenclosurewithouttheoriginalpackingmaterialsmaycauseproductdamagethatwillvoid
the warranty.
• Donotre-shiptheenclosurewithadditionalequipmentunlesstheenclosurewasshippedwithaspecialshockpallet(“SP1”modelsonly).Thecombined
weightoftheenclosureandinstalledequipmentmustnotexceedtheloadcapacityofthepallet.TrippLiteisnotresponsibleforanydamagethatoccurs
duringre-shipment.
• Useofthisequipmentinlifesupportapplicationswherefailureofthisequipmentcanreasonablybeexpectedtocausethefailureofthelifesupport
equipmentortosignificantlyaffectitssafetyoreffectivenessisnotrecommended.Donotusethisequipmentinthepresenceofaflammableanesthetic
mixturewithair,oxygenornitrousoxide.
Overview
SmartRackEnclosuresaccommodateallstandard19-inchrackmountequipment,regardlessofvendor,andshipfullyassembledforquickandeasydeployment.
Theyfeatureadaptable,heavy-dutycabinetsin42U,45Uand48Uheights,withorwithoutsidepanels.Severalmodelsareavailablewithanintegratedshock
palletthatallowsresellers,integratorsandenterprisecustomerstopre-configureequipmentandre-shiptheenclosurestothefinalinstallationsite.
SmartRackEnclosureshavevariablemountingdepths,idealforservers.Integratedbayinghardwareenablescost-effective,orderlyandefficientexpansion.The
cabinetsincludequick-releasedoorsandsidepanelsforconvenientmaintenanceandsplitreardoorsforimprovedaccessandreducedclearancerequirements.
Frontaccessdoorsarereversibleforinstallationflexibility.Frontandreardoorsandsidepanelsarelockable.

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Feature Identification
Model SR2400 is shown. Other 2400 Series models will have similar features with any differences noted.
1 Roof Panel
2 Locking Split Rear Doors
3 Locking Side Panels (Sidepanelsarenotincludedwith“EXP”models.)
4 Cable Management Rails
5 Casters A and Levelers B
6 Mounting Rails (Providehorizontalandverticalmountingpointsforequipment.)
7 Keys (Oneforthedoorsandoneforthesidepanels.)
8 Locking Reversible Front Door
Not Shown: Mounting hardware, documentation, shipping brackets and other shipping materials.
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Enclosure Installation
Caution! Read All Instructions and Warnings Before Installation!
WARNING: The rack enclosure is extremely heavy. Do not attempt to unpack, move or install the enclosure without assistance. Until it has
been properly installed and stabilized, the enclosure is prone to tipping and could cause property damage and/or personal injury. Use
extreme caution when handling the enclosure and be sure to follow all handling and installation instructions. Do not attempt to install
equipment without first stabilizing the enclosure.
Preparation
Theenclosuremustbeinstalledinastructurallysoundareawithalevelfloorthatisabletobeartheweightoftheenclosure,alltheequipmentthatwillbe
installedintheenclosureandanyotherenclosuresand/orequipmentthatwillbeinstallednearby.Beforeunpackingtheenclosure,youshouldtransportthe
shippingcontainerclosertothefinalinstallationlocationtominimizethedistanceyouwillneedtomovetheunitaftertheprotectivepackaginghasbeen
removed.Ifyouplantostoretheenclosureforanextendedperiodbeforeinstallation,followtheinstructionsintheStorage and Service section.
Youneedseveraltools(user-supplied):
• 13mmOpen-endWrench
• 18mmOpen-endWrench
• UtilityBlade
• Carpenter'sLevel
• Phillips-headScrewdriver
• 5/32"AllenWrench
Youalsoneedthefollowinghardware(included):
• (60)Phillips-headMountingScrews(M6x5/8")
• (60)CageNuts(M6)
• (60)NylonCupWashers
Unpacking
NOTE: If the enclosure is an “SP1” model with a shock pallet, follow the special unpacking instructions attached to the shipping container instead
of the unpacking instructions in this section. All warnings still apply.
1 Confirmthattheshippingcontainerisuprightandstable,thenuseautilitybladetocuttheshrink-
wrap securing the corner protectors. Apply the utility blade directly over the corner protectors to
prevent the utility blade from scratching the enclosure or cutting the heavy protective plastic bag
beneaththeshrink-wrap.WARNING: Do not scratch the enclosure or cut the heavy plastic bag
beneath the shrink-wrap. Do not push or pull the enclosure while unpacking.
2 Removethecornerprotectors.Saveallpackingmaterials(includingthepallet)forlateruseunless
youarecertaintheywillnotberequired.Thepackingmaterialsarerecyclable.
3 Removetheheavyplasticbagsurroundingtheenclosure.Examinetheenclosureforanydamageor
looseparts.Confirmthatallpartsarepresent.Ifanythingismissingordamaged,contactTrippLitefor
assistance.Donotattempttousetheenclosureifithasbeendamaged.
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Unpacking (continued)
4 Usethekeytoopentheenclosure'sdoorsandlocatethe2shippingbrackets Athat attach the
enclosure to the shipping pallet. The brackets are located inside the enclosure. Note: The keys are
attached to the front of the enclosure.
5 Usea13mmopen-endwrenchtoremovetheshippingbrackets.Beextremelycareful,asthe
enclosurecouldshiftunexpectedlyafterbracketremoval.Savethebracketsandbrackethardwarefor
later use.
6 Positionatleastonepersonatthefrontoftheenclosureandonepersonattherearofthe
enclosure. Slowly push the enclosure toward the back of the shipping pallet until all four casters go
over the edge of the pallet and touch the floor. WARNING: Use at least one assistant when
removing the enclosure from the pallet. Be extremely careful when moving the enclosure.
Placement
1 Usethecasterstomovetheenclosureforashortdistanceoveralevel,smooth,stablesurfaceby
pushingitfromthefrontorrear(notthesidepanels).Donotattempttorolltheenclosureoverlong
distances. The enclosure should be moved close to its installation location inside its shipping
containerbeforeitisunpacked.(Useaforkliftorpalletjacktomovetheshippingcontainer.)
WARNING: Do not push or pull the enclosure at the side panels or pull the enclosure toward
you.
Ifrequired,theenclosurecanbeliftedbyattaching4user-suppliedM8diametereyeboltstothe
threadedholesneartheuppercornersoftheenclosureframe.UsesteelboltswithanISOstrengthrating
of8.8orhigher.The4boltscansupporttheweightoftheenclosureandupto1000lb(450kg)of
installedequipment.WARNING: Only experienced equipment operators should attempt to lift the
enclosure. Use appropriate equipment and follow all applicable safety procedures and
regulations.
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Enclosure Installation
Leveling
WARNING: Level the enclosure before attempting to install equipment. The casters are not designed to provide long-term support for the
enclosure. Use the levelers to provide long-term support. Install the enclosure in a structurally sound area with a level floor that is able to bear
the weight of the enclosure, all equipment that will be installed in the enclosure and any other enclosures and/or equipment that will be installed
nearby.
Ground Connection
1 Aftertheenclosurehasbeenmovedtotheinstallationlocation,useacarpenter'sleveltocheckthe
slopeofthefloor.Ifthefloorslopesmorethan1%,chooseanalternateinstallationsite.
2 Usean18mmopen-endwrenchtolowereachleveler Auntilitreachesthefloor.(Thereare4
levelers,2atthefrontand2attherear.)Makesureeachlevelercontactsthefloorsolidly.Note:
Lower a leveler by turning it clockwise; raise a leveler by turning it counter-clockwise.
3 Afterloweringeachleveler,usethecarpenter'sleveltoconfirmthattheenclosureislevelinall
directions.Adjustthelevelersasrequireduntiltheenclosureislevel.
4 (Optional)Ifyouwishtoprovideanadditionalmeasureofstability,youcanattachthe2shipping
brackets,usingthehardwarethatattachedtheenclosuretotheshippingpallet.Usea13mmopen-
end wrench to connect the brackets to the outer Aor inner Bbracket mounting points of the
enclosure.Attachthebracketstosecuremountingpointsinthefloorusinguser-suppliedhardwareor
TrippLite'sSmartRackBolt-DownKit(Part#SR331).
Allthepartsoftheenclosurearegroundedtotheframeoftheenclosure.Usetheenclosure'sfrontor
rear threaded grounding point AandanM6screw(included)toconnecttheframeoftheenclosure
directlytoyourfacility'searthgroundconnectionwithan8AWG(3.264mm)wire.Routethegroundwire
undertheenclosure'sframetoensureunhindereddooroperation.WARNING: Attach each enclosure to
earth ground separately. Do not use the enclosure without an earth ground connection.
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Enclosure Configuration
Adding or Removing Front and Rear Doors
WARNING: Do not attempt to add or remove doors without assistance.
Removing Door
1 Disconnectthedoor'sgroundwire.
2 Openthedooruntilitisperpendicular(90degrees)tothefrontoftheenclosure.
3Lift the door from the hinges and remove it from the enclosure.
To Reinstall Door, Reverse Steps 1-3
(Optional)Iftheenclosureisjoinedtoanotherenclosure,turnthedoorbacktowardtheenclosureasyou
lift it from the hinges.
Reversing Front Door
WARNING: Do not attempt to reverse the front door without assistance.
1Remove the screw connecting the ground wire to the inside of the door.
2Remove the 2 screws connecting the door handle to the door. Remove the door handle.
90°
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Reversing Front Door (continued)
3Remove the screw and washer from the rear of the door handle and remove the latching mechanism.
Rotatethelatchwashercounter-clockwise90degreesandreversethelatchsoitpointsinthe
oppositedirection,thenusethescrewandwashertore-attachthelatchtotherearofthedoor
handle.
4Remove the door by following the steps in the previous section.
5 Removethedoorhingesfromtheenclosure,rotatethem180degreesandattachthemonthe
opposite side of the enclosure. Note: The alternate door hinge attachment points have plastic plugs
in the screw holes. Remove the plugs and insert them in the original door hinge attachment points.
6 Unscrewthe2hingemechanismsfromthehingeopeningsinsidethedoor,thenreattacheachof
them using the set of screw holes immediately opposite their original position.
7 Rotatethedoor180degreesandreinstallitontheenclosure.Remembertoconnectthegroundwire
to the inside of the door, using the attachment point nearest the hinge at the top of the door. The
attachmentpointismarkedwiththegroundconnectionsymbol: .
8Reinstall the door handle.
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Adding or Removing Roof Panel
WARNING: Do not attempt to use the roof panel for weight-bearing purposes other than those explicitly described and approved by Tripp Lite. Do
not attempt to add or remove the roof panel without assistance.
Adding or Removing Side Panels
Removing Side Panel
1 Openthelatchbyslidingitdownward.
2Tilt the top of the panel away from the enclosure.
Enclosure Configuration
Removing Roof Panel
1 Pullthe2pinsneartherearoftheroofpanel.Whileholdingthepins,pushtheroofpanelupward.
2Remove the roof panel tabs Afrom the roof panel attachment slots Bin the enclosure frame.
3Lift the roof panel from the enclosure.
To Reinstall Roof Panel, Reverse Steps 1-3
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Adding or Removing Side Panels (continued)
3Lift the panel away from the brace that supports it.
To Reinstall Side Panel, Reverse Steps 1-3
Adjusting Mounting Rails
WARNING: Do not attempt to adjust rails without assistance. Do not attempt to adjust rails while equipment is installed in the enclosure. Do not
attempt to use rails without screws installed (4 per rail).
The4mountingrailsarepre-installedtoaccommodateequipmentwithamountingdepthof30inches(762mm).Donotadjustthemountingrailsunlessyour
equipmentrequiresadifferentmountingdepth.Thefrontandrearsetsofrailscanbeadjustedindependentlyin¼-inch(6mm)incrementsformountingdepths
between4inches(101.6mm)and42inches(1066.8mm).
Enclosure Configuration
1 Eachrailisconnectedtotheenclosurewith4screws-1pairattheupperbeam Aand 1 pair at the
lower beam B.
2 Removethescrewsfasteningeachoftherearmountingrailstotheenclosure.(Ifadjustmentofthe
frontrailsisrequired,youcanalsoremovethescrewsfromthefrontrails.)
3Slide the mounting rails to the desired depth and reattach them using the screws you removed in
Step 2. The rail attachment points are numbered Ato help you align each pair of rails at the same
depth.
1 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3
A
B
1
2
3
A