Installing Your 960 or 980 Server into a Rackmount Cabinet

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1 Installing Your 960 or 980 Server into a Rackmount Cabinet 1

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3 Contents Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet...1 Identifyingpartsintheaccessorykit...2 Rackmounthandlekit... 2 Rackmountrailkit... 2 Safety-relatedrackmountinstallationinstructions...3 Convertingyourservertoarackmountserver...4 Removingthefrontcover,topandsidepanels,andfeet...5 RemovingandrotatingthedrivesandEMIshields... 9 Rotatingandinstallingthefrontcoverdrivefaceplate...14 Installingtherackmounthandles...14 Installingthefrontcoverandtoppanel Installingyourserverintoarackmountcabinet Installingtheinnerrails Attaching the rail assemblies to the rackmount cabinet brackets Installing the rackmount cabinet brackets and the rail assemblies Mountingtheserverintotherackmountcabinet...23 Securingtheserverinthecabinet GettingHelp...27 ServerCompanionCD GatewayWebsite i

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5 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet This guide provides the information you need to install your Gateway 960 or Gateway 980 server into a rackmount cabinet. Read this guide to learn how to: Convert a Gateway server into a rackmount configured server and install the server into a rackmount server cabinet. See Converting your server to a rackmount server on page 4. Install a Gateway pre-configured rackmount server into a rackmount server cabinet. See Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet on page 16. 1

6 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet Identifying parts in the accessory kit There are two accessory kits for the Gateway 960 or Gateway 980 servers: Rackmount handle kit. Install the rackmount handle kit if you are converting your server to a rackmount server. Rackmount rail kit. Install the rackmount rail kit on all Gateway servers. Rackmount handle kit 2 rackmount handles 8hexscrews #6-32 L0.25" Rackmount rail kit Inner rail Middle rail Outer rail 2 rackmount cabinet bracket sets (4 brackets) 10 screws for the inner rail 10 screws and hex head nuts for the rail assembly and rackmount brackets 2railassemblies 2

7 Safety-related rackmount installation instructions Safety-related rackmount installation instructions When your Gateway server is installed in a closed or multi-unit rackmount cabinet, make sure that you consider the following items: Ambient temperature The ambient temperature inside the rackmount cabinet may be greater than the ambient temperature in the room. Make sure that rackmount cabinet is ventilated so that your Gateway server operates within its specified maximum operating temperature range. For information about the maximum operating temperature, see the Environmental specifications section of your user s guide. The user s guide is on the Server Companion CD (SCCD) that shipped with your server. Stability Make sure that your Gateway server is stable in the rackmount cabinet and mounted according to the rackmount instructions in this installation guide. Input supply Check the power rating label on the back of your server to make sure that the power supply circuits are adequate for the server power requirements. Overloading the power supply circuits may affect the over-current protection and supply wiring. Grounding Make sure that your rackmount servers are correctly grounded. Pay particular attention to correctly grounding the power supply connections on power strips installed inside the rackmount cabinet. Disconnect device The plug on the power cord is the power disconnect device for your rackmount server. For safety purposes, make sure that the power outlet is installed near the rackmount cabinet for easy access. 3

8 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet Converting your server to a rackmount server You can convert your Gateway 960 or Gateway 980 server to a rackmount server. Before converting your server, make sure that the server is on a stable work surface, such as a strong table or counter. Warning To avoid injury or damage to the server, we recommend that two people lift the server. Although your server configuration may vary from the server configuration shown in the following instructions, the general installation process will be similar. To convert your server to a rackmount server, you need to complete the following tasks in sequence: 1 Remove the front cover, side and top panels, and feet. 2 Remove and rotate the drives and EMI shields 90 degrees. 3 Rotate and install the front cover drive faceplates. 4 Install the rackmount handles. 5 Install the front cover and top panel. If your server came from Gateway pre-configured for rack installation, go to Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet on page 16. 4

9 Converting your server to a rackmount server Removing the front cover, top and side panels, and feet Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips screwdriver Needle-nose pliers To remove the front cover: 1 Turn off your server, then disconnect the power cord and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Unlock the Raid bay cover door, press the cover release latch on each side of the front cover, then pull the cover away from the case. Cover release latch Cover release latch Lock 5

10 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet To remove the top panel: 1 Remove the two top panel screws on the back of the case. Top panel screw Top panel screw 2 Slide the top panel toward the back of the case, then lift the panel up and away from the case. 6

11 Converting your server to a rackmount server To remove the side panel: 1 Lay the case on its side so the three captive thumbscrews are at the top. Captive thumbscrews 2 Loosen the three captive thumbscrews that secure the side panel to the case. These screws cannot be removed. Tips & Tricks Loosen only the captive thumbscrews that are surrounded by black metal. 7

12 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet 3 Slide the side panel toward the front of the case, then lift the panel away from the case. To remove the server feet: 1 Use needle-nose pliers to grip the server foot anchor, pull the anchor straight out, then remove the server foot. - OR - Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the server foot anchor up, pull the anchor straight out, then remove the server foot. 2 Repeat Step 1 for the three remaining server feet. 8

13 Converting your server to a rackmount server Removing and rotating the drives and EMI shields To remove the drives: 1 Unplug the data and power cables from the back of each drive. 9

14 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet 2 Press the release latch on each side of a drive and pull the drive out. Tips & Tricks If you have difficulty pressing the latch on the side of the drive where the diskette drive is located, press the release latch on each side of the diskette drive and temporarily pull thedrivepartofthewayouttomakemoreworkspace. 3 Repeat Step 1 and 2 for each drive. 10

15 Converting your server to a rackmount server To remove the EMI shields: 1 Return the server to its upright position. 2 Press the release latch on each of the full-height EMI shields and remove them from the empty drive bays. 3 Remove the half-height EMI shield. To move the unused mounting rails: 1 Pull back on the left tab to remove the left green mounting rail clip that holds the unused mounting rail in the drive bay. 11

16 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet 2 Remove the mounting rail. 3 Place the mounting rail into one of the drive bays that will not be used when you rotate the drives for the rackmount configuration. Snap the rail clip over the rail to hold the rail in the bay. 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for each unused mounting rail that should be moved to accommodate the rackmount server drive orientation. To rotate and install the EMI shields: 1 Lay the server on its side in the position it will be in when you mount it in the server cabinet. 2 Install the half-height EMI shield. 12

17 Converting your server to a rackmount server 3 Install the full-height EMI shields into the drive bays that you will not use when you insert the drives. The shields may be loose when they are first installed, but they will tighten and straighten in the bays when you insert the drives back into the bays. To rotate and install the drives: 1 Slide the drives into the drive bays. Make sure that the drives lock into the bays. Caution Do not use the top drive bay for drives which have electronic components exposed on the top. Drive mounting rails at the top of the drive bay may damage any exposed electronic components. 2 Plug the power and data cables into the back of each drive. 13

18 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet Rotating and installing the front cover drive faceplate To rotate and install the front cover drive faceplate: 1 Remove the drive bay faceplates from the front cover by pressing the faceplate release tabs inward, then pulling the faceplates away from the front cover. 2 Rotate the faceplates 90 degrees, then snap them into the front cover slots that correspond to the drive bays you will not use. Installing the rackmount handles Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips screwdriver Rackmount kit parts you need to complete this task: 2 rackmount handles 8hexscrews #6-32 L0.25" 14

19 Converting your server to a rackmount server To install the rackmount handles: 1 Align one of the rackmount handles with the four screw holes on the side of the case toward the front. Attach the handle with four Phillips hex head screws from the accessory kit. Screws 2 Attach the second handle to the opposite side of the server. Installing the front cover and top panel To install the front cover and top panel: 1 After converting to the rackmount server configuration, reinstall the top panel. 2 Reinstall the front cover. 3 Go to Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet on page

20 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet Before adding the rails to your server, make sure that the server is on a stable work surface, such as a strong table or counter. Warning To avoid injury or dropping the server, we recommend that two people lift the server. Although your server configuration may vary from the server configuration shown in the following instructions, the general installation process will be similar. To install your server into a rackmount cabinet, you need to complete the following tasks in sequence: 1 Install the inner rails on each side of the server. 2 Attach the rail assemblies to the rackmount cabinet brackets. 3 Install the rackmount cabinet brackets and the rail assemblies. 4 Mount the server into the rackmount cabinet. 16

21 Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet Installing the inner rails Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips screwdriver Rackmount kit parts you need to complete this task: 2railassemblies Inner rail Middle rail Outer rail 10 screws #8-32 L8.0mm To install the inner rails on the server: 1 Remove the inner rail from one of the rail assemblies by extending the inner rail out and sliding the white release latch toward the end of the rail. Pull the inner rail out of the rail assembly. Inner rail Release latch 17

22 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet 2 Mount the inner rail on one side of the case using five Phillips head screws from the accessory kit. Make sure that the white release latch is positioned toward the front of the case with the latch facing out. Screws Release latch 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the other rail on the case. Attaching the rail assemblies to the rackmount cabinet brackets Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips screwdriver Small adjustable wrench 18

23 Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet Rackmount kit parts you need to complete this task: 2 rail assemblies (the inner rails have been removed and attached to the server) 2 rackmount cabinet bracket sets 10 M4 screws #8-32 L8.0mm 10 M4 nuts To attach the rail assemblies to the rackmount cabinet brackets: 1 Lay a front and back rackmount cabinet bracket on a flat work surface as shown. 2 Place the rail assembly inside the brackets. 19

24 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet 3 Slide the middle rail out of the outer rail until it clicks into the fully extended position. Middle rail Outer rail 4 Insert five screws into the holes on the rail assembly and loosely secure the rail assembly to the brackets with hex head nuts. Screws Nuts 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to connect the second set of rackmount cabinet brackets to the other rail assembly. Installing the rackmount cabinet brackets and the rail assemblies Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips screwdriver Small adjustable wrench 20

25 Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet Parts you need to complete this task: 8 clip rack nuts (provided by the rackmount cabinet manufacturer) 8 screws (provided by the rackmount cabinet manufacturer) To install the rackmount cabinet brackets and rail assemblies into the rackmount cabinet: 1 Position one bracket and rail assembly into the rackmount cabinet. Make sure that the rail assembly is closed (not extended). Align the assembly on the front and back vertical mounting rails. Bracket and rail assembly 2 Attach the rackmount cabinet bracket to the front vertical mounting rail with the appropriate nuts and screws provided by the rackmount cabinet manufacturer. 3 Attach the back rackmount bracket to the back vertical mounting rail with the appropriate nuts and screws provided by the rackmount cabinet manufacturer. 21

26 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet 4 Slide the middle rail, if required, until the five screws that are loosely securing the rail assembly to the brackets are visible. Middle rail 5 Tighten the five screws and hex head nuts that hold the rail assembly to the brackets. 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to install the other rail assembly and brackets. 22

27 Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet Mounting the server into the rackmount cabinet To mount the server into the cabinet: 1 Slide the middle rails forward until they click and lock into the fully extended position. 2 Lift the server to the same height as the middle rails, then align the inner rails on the server with middle rails. Warning To avoid injury or damage to the server, we recommend that two people lift the server. 23

28 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet 3 Push the server evenly into the cabinet until it is pushed completely into the cabinet. If the rails lock when you push the server in, slide the white release latches toward the front of the server and push again. Tips & Tricks The server should move smoothly, without binding, after the first installation. If the server does not slide smoothly, make sure that all rails and brackets are aligned correctly. Iftheserverjams,slidethewhitereleaselatchtowardthe front of the server and pull the server to the fully extended position, then push it closed again. Tips & Tricks When you press the white release latches, you may have to slide the server out slightly before pushing it back into thelockedposition. Release latch 24

29 Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet 4 Pull the server partially out of the front of the cabinet until the middle rails lock into the outer rails. You will feel the latch lock into place. 5 Slide the white release latches toward the front of the server, then push the server back into the cabinet until the inner rails lock into place. 6 Connect the power cord and device cables as required. 25

30 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet Securing the server in the cabinet Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips screwdriver Parts you need to complete this task: 4 screws (provided by the rackmount cabinet manufacturer) To secure the server in the rackmount cabinet: 1 Close the back door of the rackmount cabinet, then lock it if necessary. 2 Push the server back into the cabinet until the rackmount handles press against the cabinet s front vertical mounting rails. 3 Secure the server to the front vertical mounting rails by installing screws, supplied by the rackmount cabinet manufacturer, into the four mounting holes on the rackmount handles. Screws Screws 4 Close the front cabinet door, then lock it if necessary. 26

31 Getting Help Getting Help You can use these additional information resources to help you use your server: Server Companion CD (SCCD) Gateway Web site Server Companion CD A comprehensive Gateway user s guide is available on the Server Companion CD (SCCD) that shipped with your server. To view documents: 1 Insert the Server Companion CD into the CD drive on a computer running a Windows operating system. The Gateway Application and Driver Recovery window opens. 2 Click Documentation. The server document list opens. 3 Click the title of the document you want to view. The document opens. To access the files manually, open the Docs\Manuals folder on the Server Companion CD. 27

32 Installing Your Gateway Server into a Rackmount Cabinet Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your server. Visit the Gateway Web site at for: Technical documentation and product guides Technical tips and tutorials Updated hardware drivers Order status Frequently asked questions (FAQs) technical support 28

33 Getting Help Notices Copyright 2002 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved Gateway Place Poway, CA USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation. Trademark Acknowledgments GATEWAY, ActiveCPR, ALR, AnyKey, black-and-white spot design, CrystalScan, Destination, DestiVu, EZ Pad, EZ Point, Field Mouse, Gateway 2000, Gateway Country, gateway.net, Gateway stylized logo, Perfect Scholar, Solo, TelePath, Vivitron, stylized G design, and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and black-and-white spotted box logo, GATEWAY, Gateway Astro, Gateway@Work, Gateway Connected touch pad, Gateway Connected music player, Gateway Cyber:)Ware, Gateway Education:)Ware, Gateway Flex Case, Gateway Gaming:)Ware, Gateway GoBack, Gateway Gold, Gateway Learning:)Ware, Gateway Magazine, Gateway Micro Server, Gateway Money:)Ware, Gateway Music:)Ware, Gateway Networking Solutions, Gateway Online Network (O.N.) solution, Gateway Photo:)Ware, Gateway Professional PCs, Gateway Profile, Gateway Solo, green stylized GATEWAY, green stylized Gateway logo, Gateway Teacher:)Ware, Gateway Video:)Ware, HelpSpot, InforManager, Just click it!, Learn@Gateway, Kids BackPack, SERVE-TO-ORDER, Server Watchdog, SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 29

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