HP MSA System Racking Instructions

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HP MSA System Racking

Instructions

This document provides instructions for installing this

racking kit and then mounting an HP MSA storage

enclosure.

L.P.

Fourth edition: April 2011

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Audience assumptions

This document is for the person who installs, administers, and

troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes that you are

qualified in the servicing and installation of computer equipment and are

trained in recognizing hazards in products and hazardous energy levels.

Rack planning and resources

HP Modular Smart Array (MSA) Systems are supported for installation

in the HP 10000 series of racks. (Other racks might also be suitable, but

have not been te sted.) For information about setting up the rack, inc luding

the appropriate warnings and cautions, see the documentation that came

with the rack. Updated rack information can be downloaded from the

HP website http://www.hp.com/products/racks.

Site requirements

Detailed site requirements are provided at the end of this document and

in the user guide. Before installing, verify that the installation site meets

the system requirements for:

• Space and airflow

• Temperature

• Power and grounding

Rack kit contents

QuantityItem

2Rear rail brackets

2Front rail brackets

2Side brackets

10Cage nuts

6Hanger pins*

48-32 x 3/16 Phillips flat-head screws

36-32 x 1/4 Phillips pan-head screws

68-32 x 3/8 Phillips flat-head screws

810-32 x 3/4 Phillips truss-head screws

210-32 x 5/8 Phillips flat-head screws

* Hanger pins may be pre-installed on the front and rear rail brackets.

Rack installation

HP recommends installing all storage enclosures at the bottom of a rack.

To optimize cabling access, avoid interleaving enclosure and server

products.

Step 1: Install cage nuts on the rack

NOTE:

Markings shown are provided for illustration purposes only;

your device may be installed in a different location.

Front uprights

IMPORTANT:

Placement of the middle cage nut is different on the right and

left side on the front of the rack.

Rear uprights

Step 2: Assemble rails

1. Slide the rear rails into the front rails.

2. Align the first, third, and fifth holes in the rear rail bracket with the

slots of the front bracket. Loosely install three 8-32 x 3/8 Phillips

flat-head screws in each rail set. They will be tightened after rails

are installed.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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HP MSA System Racking Instructions Rear uprights Rack installation Audience assumptions This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes that you are qualified in the servicing and installation of computer equipment and are trained in recognizing hazards in products and hazardous energy levels. HP recommends installing all storage enclosures at the bottom of a rack.
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3. Install two hanger pins into the front and one into the rear of each rail set. NOTE: Step 4: Prepare enclosure Step 6: Install enclosure ears Detailed site requirements Attach one side bracket to each side of the enclosure, using four 8-32 x 3/16 Phillips flat-head screws. Position the bracket so that holes in the bracket align with the row of holes near the top of the enclosure chassis.
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Power requirements Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of IT equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, see the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.