INSTALLING THE VTL VALUE APPLIANCE IN AN EQUIPMENT RACK
▼Obtaining required tools, personnel, and materials
1.Make sure that the selected rack meets the following specifications:
■The rack has four posts, with a mounting at both front and rear
■The horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch of the rack conform to ANSI/EIA
■The rack’s front and rear
■The minimum depth from the rack’s front cabinet door to the front
1.85inches (4.7 cm).
■The minimum depth from the rear cabinet door to the front
31.5inches (80.0 cm) without the cable management arm.
■The minimum width between obstructions (such as structural supports and cable troughs) is 18 inches (45.6 mm) at all points between the front and rear mounting planes.
2.Make sure that the available power meets the requirements listed in the table below:
Location | Voltage | Amperage | Plug type | Receptacle type |
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US/North America: | 250 VAC | 30 A | NEMA L6 30P | NEMA |
EMEA: | 230 VAC | 32 A | ||
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3.Have the orderable
4.Have the following tools at hand:
■one
■a carpenter’s spirit level
■a mechanical lift (highly recommended).
Caution – The VTL Value appliance weighs 160 pounds (72.7 kg) when fully loaded with components. To prevent injury to personnel or damage to the equipment, Sun strongly recommends using a mechanical lift when installing the server in a rack.
5.If a mechanical lift is not available, make sure that at least four trained people are available to remove the server or reduce the weight of the server by removing components:
■Remove both power supplies.
■Remove the system controller.
2 VTL Value Hardware Installation Guide • Aug 2007 | A • 316196101 |