C H A P T E R  3

Mounting the Server Into a Rack

This chapter provides instructions for installing the server in an open 4-post rack or 2-post rack.

This chapter contains the following sections:



Note - References to left and right are from your viewpoint as you face either the front or rear of the equipment.





caution icon

Caution - The Sun Netra X4450 server weighs approximately 64 lbs (32 kg). Two people are required to lift and mount this 4U server into a rack enclosure.




Hardmounting the Server in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

The hardmount kit for a 19-inch 4-post rack (order number: X4061A-Z) consists of:

FIGURE 3-1   Contents of the Hardmount 19-Inch 4-Post Kit

Figure showing the contents of the 19-inch
4-post hardmount rack kit.

Figure Legend

  1   Left front hardmount bracket

  2   Right front hardmount bracket

  3   Left side bracket

  4   Right side bracket

  5   Rear hardmount brackets

  6   Screws


procedure icon  Install a Server With a Hardmount 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

  1. Get the front hardmount brackets from the rack kit (FIGURE 3-1).

  2. Use eight M5 x 8 mm flathead Phillips screws to secure each of the brackets to the sides of the server (FIGURE 3-2).

    FIGURE 3-2   Securing the Front Hardmount Brackets to the Server

    Figure showing how to install the two hardmount
brackets to the server.


  3. Measure the depth of the rack.

  4. Get the two side brackets from the rack kit.

  5. Install the side brackets on to the sides of the server, extending the brackets to the measured depth of the rack (FIGURE 3-3).

    Use two to three of the supplied M5 x 8 mm panhead Phillips screws for each bracket, depending on the rack depth.

    FIGURE 3-3   Attaching the Side Brackets

    Figure showing where to install the two side
brackets.


  6. Lift the server to the desired location in the rack.

  7. Using three screws per side, secure the front of the hardmount brackets to the front of the rack (FIGURE 3-4).

    FIGURE 3-4   Securing the Front of the Server to the Rack

    Figure showing where to secure the front hardmount
brackets.




    caution icon

    Caution - The Sun Netra X4450 server weighs approximately 64 lbs (32 kg). Two people are required to lift and mount this 4U server into a rack enclosure.



    Caution icon for lifting the server

  8. Get the two rear hardmount flanges from the rack kit.

  9. Using two screws for each flange, secure the rear of the server to the rack (FIGURE 3-5).

    FIGURE 3-5   Securing the Rear of the Server to the Rack

    Figure showing how to secure the rear of the
server into a rack.


    The size of the screws vary, depending on the rack.


Mounting the Server in a 19-Inch 4-Post Sliding Rail Mount Rack

The sliding rail mount kit for a 19-inch 4-post rack consists of:

FIGURE 3-6   Contents of the Sliding Rail 19-Inch 4-Post Kit

Figure showing the contents of the sliding
rail 19-inch 4-post kit.

Figure Legend

  1   Extender brackets

  2   Long brackets

  3   Short brackets

  4   Slide assemblies

  5   Two front hardmount brackets

  6   Screws




Note - The front-to-back rail spacing must be at least 755.7 mm (29.75 inches) and not more than 755.7 mm from the outside face of the front rail to the outside face of the back rail. If the spacing exceeds the maximum measurement, you must install the rail extenders.



procedure icon  Install a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

  1. Get the hardmount brackets and M5 ¥ 8 mm flathead Phillips screws from the standard rack kit.

    These hardmount brackets and screws are shipped with the standard server ship kit, not as part of the sliding rail 19-inch 4-post rackmount ship kit.

  2. Use four of the supplied M5 x 8 mm flathead Phillips screws to secure each of the hardmount brackets to the sides of the server (FIGURE 3-7).



    Note - The hardmount brackets are attached to the top portion of the server, with the brackets oriented so that the handles are at the lower part of the brackets.



    FIGURE 3-7   Securing the Hardmount Bracket to the Server

    Figure showing how to install the two hardmount
brackets to the server.


  3. Get the slide assemblies from the rack kit (FIGURE 3-6).

  4. Press in the button on each slide and pull the glide completely out of the slide (FIGURE 3-8).

    FIGURE 3-8   Dismantling the Slide

    Figure showing how to dismantle the slide.


  5. Using eight panhead Phillips screws (four for each side), secure the glides to the side of the server (FIGURE 3-9).

    FIGURE 3-9   Fixing the Glides to the Server Chassis

    Figure showing where to install glides to the
server chassis.


  6. Get the short brackets and long brackets from the rackmount kit.

  7. Attach a short bracket to each of the front rack uprights (FIGURE 3-10).

    Use two brass M6 collar screws and M6 cage nuts (if required) to secure each bracket.

    FIGURE 3-10   Securing the Brackets to the Rack

    Figure showing how to secure the brackets to
the rack.


  8. Attach a long bracket to each of the rear rack uprights (FIGURE 3-11).

    To secure each bracket, use two of the brass M6 collar screws and M6 cage nuts (if required).



    Note - If the depth of the rack is more than 755.7 mm (29.75 inches), attach the rail extenders as described in Install Bracket Extenders.



    FIGURE 3-11   Securing the Long Brackets to the Rear of the Rack

    Figure showing how to attach the long brackets
to the rear of the rack.


  9. Extend a slide to line up the access holes with the front screw holes.

  10. Secure the slide onto the short and long brackets at the front and rear of the rack.

    Use the M5 panhead screws from the inside. Use the M5 nuts, plain washers, and star washers from the outside.

    FIGURE 3-12   Securing the Slide to the Brackets

    Figure showing how to secure the slide to the
brackets.


  11. Repeat Step 9 and Step 10 for the slide on the other side of the rack.

  12. Push the slides completely into the assembly on each side of the rack and release the stop catches.

  13. Align the glides attached to the server with the slide assemblies in the rack.

    You might find that there is too much or too little room between the two slides mounted in the rack. Consequently the glides attached to the server might not align correctly with the slides in the rack. If either situation occurs, loosen the M6 collar screws and cage nuts on the long and short brackets (Step 7 and Step 8), move them inward or outward to the appropriate points, then tighten them again.

  14. Push in the slide buttons and slide the server all the way into the rack enclosure (FIGURE 3-13).



    caution icon

    Caution - The Sun Netra X4450 server weighs approximately 64 lbs (32 kg). Two people are required to lift and mount this 4U server into a rack enclosure.



    Caution icon for lifting the server

    FIGURE 3-13   Sliding the Server Into the Rack

    Figure showing how to slide the server into
a rack.


  15. Using one screw per side, secure the front of the hardmount brackets to the front of the rack (FIGURE 3-14).

    The size of the screws varies, depending on your particular rack.

    FIGURE 3-14   Securing the Front of the Server to the Rack

    Figure showing where to secure the front of
the server to the rack.


procedure icon  Install Bracket Extenders

If the long brackets are already attached to the slide assembly, you might have to remove the long brackets and reinstall them using this procedure.

  1. Locate the long bracket extenders.

  2. Place an extender and slide assembly inside of a long bracket.

  3. Install two M5 panhead screws through the rear set of holes in the slide assembly and into the front clip nuts in the center slots of the long bracket, then tighten the screws.

  4. Install two M5 panhead screws through one of the front set of holes in the slide assembly and into the matching clip nuts in the long bracket, then hand tighten the screws.

  5. Install two M5 panhead screws through the front slots of the bracket extender and into the rear clip nuts in the center slots of the long bracket, then hand tighten the screws.

  6. Install two M5 panhead screws through the center slot of the bracket extender and into the matching clip nuts on the long bracket, then hand tighten the scews.

    FIGURE 3-15   Installing the Extender and Slide Assembly on the Long Bracket

    Figure showing how to attach the extension
bracket to the slide assembly and long bracket.


  7. Secure the extender brackets and slide assemblies in the rack, as shown in FIGURE 3-12.

    Adjust the rails to the proper length, then tighten the screws on the extenders, and install four M6 collar screws (two in the front bracket and two in the rear bracket) for each sliding rail assembly.

    FIGURE 3-16   Securing the Extenders and Slide Assembly to the Rack

    Figure showing how to secure the long bracket
extenders and slide assemblies to the rack.



Hardmounting the Server in a 600-mm 4-Post Rack

The hardmount kit for a 600 mm 4-post rack consists of:

FIGURE 3-17   Contents of the Hardmount 600-mm 4-Post Kit

Figure showing the contents of the hardmount
600 mm four-post kit.

Figure Legend

  1   Rear flanges

  2   Side rails

  3   Screws


procedure icon  Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 600-mm 4-Post Rack

  1. Get the two front hardmount brackets from the standard rack kit.

    The front hardmount brackets come as part of the standard server ship kit, not as part of the 600 mm 4-post rackmount ship kit.

  2. Use eight M5 x 8 mm flathead Phillips screws to secure the front hardmount brackets to the sides of the server (FIGURE 3-18).

    FIGURE 3-18   Securing the Hardmount Brackets to the Server

    Figure showing how to secure the hardmount
brackets to the server.


  3. Measure the depth of the rack.

  4. Extend the rear mount support brackets to the depth of the rack, and install the brackets using two or three M4 x 8 mm panhead Phillips screws (FIGURE 3-19).

    FIGURE 3-19   Attaching the Rear Mount Support Brackets

    Figure showing how to attach the rear mount
support brackets.


  5. Attach the front adjuster brackets to the front hardmount brackets using eight M5 x 8 mm panhead Phillips screws (FIGURE 3-20).

    FIGURE 3-20   Attaching the Front Adjuster Brackets

    Figure showing how to attach the front adjuster
brackets.


  6. Lift the server to the desired location in the rack.



    caution icon

    Caution - The Sun Netra X4450 server weighs approximately 64 lbs (32 kg). Two people are required to lift and mount this 4U server into a rack enclosure.



    Caution icon for lifting the server

  7. Use three screws per side to secure the front adjuster brackets to the front of the rack (FIGURE 3-21).

    The size of the screws varies depending on the rack.

    FIGURE 3-21   Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack

    Figure showing how to attach the front brackets
to the rack.


  8. Secure the four captive screws on the two rear mount flanges to the support brackets on the server (FIGURE 3-22).

    FIGURE 3-22   Securing the Rear Mount Flange

    Figure showing how to attach the server to
the rear posts.


  9. Use four screws to secure the rear brackets to the rack.

    The size of the screws varies depending on the rack.


Hardmounting the Server in a 23-Inch 2-Post Rack

The hardmount kit for a 23-inch 2-post rack consists of:

FIGURE 3-23 shows the contents of the hardmount, 23-inch, 2-post rackmount kit.

FIGURE 3-23   Contents of the Hardmount 23-Inch 2-Post Kit

Figure showing the contents of the hardmount
23-inch 2-post kit.

Figure Legend

  1   Left side bracket

  2   Right side bracket

  3   Screws


procedure icon  Hardmount the Server in a 23-Inch 2-Post Rack

  1. Use eight M5 x 10 SEM screws to secure the side brackets to the server (FIGURE 3-24).

    FIGURE 3-24   Securing the Side Brackets to the Side of the Server

    Figure showing how to secure the side brackets
to the server.


  2. Lift the server to the desired location in the rack.



    caution icon

    Caution - The Sun Netra X4450 server weighs approximately 64 lbs (32 kg). Two people are required to lift and mount this 4U server into a rack enclosure.



    Caution icon for lifting the server

  3. Use six screws to secure the front hardmount brackets to the front of the rack (FIGURE 3-25).

    The size of the screws varies depending on the rack.

    FIGURE 3-25   Securing the Hardmount Brackets to the Front of the Rack

    Figure showing how to secure the hardmount
brackets to the front of the rack.



Hardmounting the Server in a 19-Inch 2-Post Rack

The hardmount kit for a 19-inch 2-post rack consists of:

FIGURE 3-26 shows the contents of the hardmount 19-inch 2-post rackmount kit.

FIGURE 3-26   Contents of the Hardmount 19-Inch 2-Post Kit

Figure showing the contents of the 19-inch
4-post hardmount rack kit.

Figure Legend

  1   Left front hardmount bracket

  2   Right front hardmount bracket

  3   Left side bracket

  4   Right side bracket

  5   Rear hardmount brackets

  6   Screws


procedure icon  Hardmount the Server in a 19-Inch 2-Post Rack

  1. Use eight M5 x 10 SEM screws to secure the side brackets to the sides of the server (FIGURE 3-27).

    FIGURE 3-27   Securing the Side Brackets to the Side of the Server

    Figure showing where to secure the side brackets
to the side of the server.


  2. Lift the server into the rack.



    caution icon

    Caution - The Sun Netra X4450 server weighs approximately 64 lbs (32 kg). Two people are required to lift and mount this 4U server into a rack enclosure.



    Caution icon for lifting the server

  3. Use six screws to secure the front of the server to the front of the rack (FIGURE 3-28).

    The size of the screws varies depending on the rack.

    FIGURE 3-28   Securing the Server in the 2-Post Rack

    Figure showing how to secure the server in
a 2-post rack.