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1. SUPERO Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches USER S MANUAL 1 0 Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software and documentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied only under a license Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising b2. adirigi it eee tip o Entro drente beet ge coe tton 1 4 Reliable Ground Chapter 2 Rack Installation 2 1 2 2 2 4 Rack Mounting Instr ctiOrs scio crei prr aa anne ce ikea eis 2 1 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails 0 cccccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeees 2 1 Separating the Sections of the Rails i 2 2 Inner FRAN Sis siii oiran irene 2 3 Installing the Inner Rails assai iaia ail 2 3 Outer Rails 2 4 Installing the Outer Rails er e ieri licia La aes 2 4 Installing the SWitChi pusscasiialtato elia 2 6 Installing the Switch into a Rack uiii erit ct ccr ci ceps 2 6 Installing the Switch into a Telco rack i 2 7 Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Notes vi Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Some Supermicro switches can be equipped with an optional rail kit CSE PT52L to make it easy to install them in a rack This manual provides instructions for in stalling the CSE PT52L mounting rails onto a rack and for installing the switch into the mounting rails Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time 1 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the switch was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the switch itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide o
3. bly expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims demands actions litigation and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra hazardous use or sale
4. cro switches into a rack environ ment Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced techni cians only This manual lists compatible parts available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations at www supermicro com Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides an overview of the optional CSE PT52L rack mounting kit and safety information for Supermicro switches Chapter 2 Rack Installation This chapter covers detailed instructions for installing the switch into a rack You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your switch into a rack environment Preface Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ott rrr irte eter mr leeren rre ret erre ae na iii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 2 Unpacking tie SySlelk enc uere erue ra 1 1 1 3 Preparing for Setups eere cnp UE rese ansia 1 1 Choosing a Setup Location eee dre teurer ttes 1 1 Rack PRECAUTIONS eorr etuer gei es abre pr ced eb ge E ii rinite General Precautions sii ian lai e Lithium Battery Precaution Rack Mounting Considerations i 1 3 Ambient Operating Temperature i 1 3 xstelifezro pego 1 3 Mechanical Loading psc ette ee iii 1 3 Circuit Overlo
5. e rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your switch if any Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up e Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the servers and Switches from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling Do not remove the cover of the switch there are no user serviceable compo nents inside Take unit to service center for repairs and servicing Disconnect all power cords before servicing CAUTION Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or work space 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Lithium Battery Precaution This switch may contain a lithium battery There is a danger of explosion if the bat tery is incorrectly replaced Installing the battery upside down may reverse the polarities and cause the battery to
6. etween manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate WARNING Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm Manual Revision 1 0 Release Date May 16 2011 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2011 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation Supermi
7. explode Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not damage the battery in any way a damaged battery may release hazard ous materials into the environment Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste man agement agency to dispose of your used battery properly Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture Tmra Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading 1 3 Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wi
8. h the front inner rail attached to the front outer rail These must be separated prior to installation in the rack Separating the Rails 1 Separate the inner rail from the outer rail by depressing the black plastic flange inside the inner rail This will release the outer rail 2 Silde the inner rail forward and out of the outer rail 3 The CSE PT52L rail kit also includes a set of inner rail extensions Only the inner rails are required and you may discard the inner rail extensions 2 2 Chapter 2 Rack Installation Figure 2 2 Installing the Inner Rail Note Your switch may differ from the illustrations in this manual 2 2 Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails on the Switch 1 Place one of the inner rails on one side of the switch aligning the hook on the side of the switch with the mounting hole in the rail Make sure the inner rail faces outward as illustrated above 2 Slide the inner rail forward so that the rail fits securely into the hook on the side of the switch 3 Secure the inner rail to the switch with one screw as illustrated above 4 Repeat steps 1 2 for the remaining inner rail 2 3 Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Attach Outer Racks Rear of the Rack together Figure 2 3 Assembling the Outer Rails 2 3 Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack 1 Attach t
9. he shorter outer rail to the outside of the longer outer rail You must align the pins with the slides Also both bracket ends must face the same direction 2 Adjust both the shorter and longer brackets to the proper length so that the rail fits snugly into the rack 3 Secure the long bracket to the front side of the rack with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the rack with three M5 screws 4 Repeat steps 1 4 for the remaining outer rail 2 4 Chapter 2 Rack Installation Figure 2 4 Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches _r__ t lt lt lt Figure 2 5 Installing the Switch into a Rack Note Your switch may differ from the illustrations in this manual 2 4 Installing the Switch Installing the Switch into a Rack Installing the Switch 1 Confirm that inner rails have been secured to the switch 2 Confirm that the outer rails are installed on the rack 3 Align the ends of the inner rails on the switch with the front of the outer rails on the rack 4 Slide the inner rails into the outer rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have to depres
10. n a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your switch It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack General and Lithium Battery Precautions in the next section 1 3 Preparing for Setup The optional rail kit CSE PT52L ships in a separate box and that box should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws needed to install the system into the rack Read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and similar environments 1 1 Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches AN Warnings and Precautions ZAN Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them e Ina single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack n multipl
11. ring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground earth must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc Chapter 2 Rack Installation Chapter 2 Rack Installation 2 1 Rack Mounting Instructions This chapter provides information on installing the switch into a rack unit with the CSE PT52L rail kit There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 and 33 5 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The CSE PT52L rail kit package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections a fixed inner rail that secures directly to the side of the switch and a fixed outer rail that secures directly to the rack itself Inner Rail Extension Discard Inner Rail Outer Rail Rear Bracket Outer Rail Front Bracket Figure 2 1 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails 2 1 Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Separating the Sections of the Rails The CSE PT52L rail kit ships wit
12. s the locking tabs when inserting When the switch has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click into the locked position 5 Optional Insert and tighten the thumbscrews which secure the front of the switch to the rack 2 6 Chapter 2 Rack Installation Installing the Switch into a Telco rack To install the switch into a Telco post style rack use two L shaped brackets on either side of the switch four total First determine how far the switch will extend out the front of the rack Larger switches should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back Attach the two front brackets to each side of the switch then position the two rear brackets with just enough space to accommodate the width of the telco rack Finish by sliding the switch into the rack and tightening the brackets to the rack Figure 2 6 Installing the Switch into a Telco Rack Note Your switch may differ from the illustrations in this manual 2 7 Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches _rr__ M M H Disclaimer cont The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup port systems medical equipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per form be reasona
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