C H A P T E R  2

Cabinet and Rack Specifications

The Sun Storage 6180 Array can be installed in any NEBS-compliant, standard 19” 4-post cabinet with 24-26” spacing between posts. This includes all StorEdge Expansion, SunFire, Sun Rack II, and Sun Rack 900/1000 cabinets. This chapter describes the physical, environmental, and electrical requirements for these cabinets, as follows:

To ensure safe and proper operation of the system, and ease of maintenance, make sure that all of these requirements have been met before beginning the installation of the cabinet.


Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet

This section describes the physical, electrical, and environmental requirements for the Sun StorEdge Expansion cabinet.

The floor area at the installation site must provide enough stability to support the weight of the cabinet and installed trays, sufficient space for installation and servicing of the cabinet and components, and sufficient ventilation to provide a free flow of air to the cabinet.

Physical Specifications

TABLE 2-1 provides the physical dimensions of the Sun StorEdge expansion cabinet.


TABLE 2-1 Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Empty Weight

73.5 in.

24 in.

36.5 in.

350 pounds

187 cm

61 cm

93 cm

159 kg


Table listing the height, width, depth, and empty weight of the Sun StorEdge expansion cabinet.

Clearance and Service

TABLE 2-2 lists cabinet clearance and service access requirements.


TABLE 2-2 Clearance and Service Access

Location

With Service Access

Without Service Access

Front

48 in.

24 in.

 

122 cm

61 cm

Rear

36 in.

24 in.

 

92 cm

61 cm

Left

36 in.

2 in.

 

92 cm

5.1 cm

Right

36 in

0

 

92 cm

0


Table listing the clearance requirements of the Sun StorEdge expansion cabinet with and without room for service access.

Weight

The total weight of a populated Sun StorEdge Expansion cabinet depends on the number and type of modules installed in the cabinet. TABLE 2-3 lists the weight of an empty cabinet and the maximum weight of each component. Use these weights to estimate the total weight of your system, based on the number of modules installed in the cabinet. Record the total weight in an easy-to-find place to reference when checking flooring load or elevator weight restrictions.


TABLE 2-3 Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet and Component Weights

Component

 

Quantity

 

 

Weight

(each)

 

Total Component Weight
(lbs or kg)

Cabinet (empty with 2 power sequencers))

1

X

350 lbs (159 kg)

=

350 lbs or 159 kg

Chassis, front cage, and midplane

 

X

36.1 lbs (16.4 kg)

=

 

Controller

 

X

4.9 lbs (2.2 kg)

=

 

Controller tray (empty, without drives)

 

X

1.2 lbs (0.5 kg)

=

 

Disk drive

 

X

1.65 lbs (0.75 kg)

=

 

Expansion tray (empty, without drives)

 

X

4.15 lbs (1.88 kg)

=

 

Front cage and midplane assembly

 

X

9.1 lbs (4.2 kg)

=

 

Power supply

 

X

7.95 lbs (3.60 kg)

=

 

SATA drive

 

X

2.29 lbs (1.04 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies, 2 expansions trays

 

X

61 lbs (27.7 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies, 2 expansions trays, and 16 drives

 

X

86.7 lbs (39.5 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies, 2 controls, and 2 controller trays

 

X

64.2 lbs (29.2 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies, 2 controls,
2 controller trays, and
16 drives

 

X

90.6 lbs (41.2 kg)

=

 

 

 

 

Total Weight

=

 


Environmental Requirements

This section describes the environmental conditions that are prerequisite to installing the cabinet.

Environmental Specifications

TABLE 2-4 lists operating and nonoperating temperature, relative humidity, and altitude ranges for the Sun StorEdge Expansion cabinet.


TABLE 2-4 Cabinet Environmental Specifications

Specification

Operating

Nonoperating

Temperature

41˚ F to 95˚ F

(5˚ C to 35˚ C)

-40˚ F to -150.8˚ F

(-40˚C to -66˚ C)

Relative humidity (RH)

10% to 90% noncondensing

93% noncondensing

Altitude

9,840 feet

(3000 m)

39,370 feet

(12,000 m)

Shock (from any axis X, Y, or Z)

3.0 g for maximum duration of 11 ms, half-sine

1.0-in. roll-off freefall, front-to-back rolling directions

Vibration (from any axis X, Y, or Z)

0.15 g on z-axis; 0.10 g on x- and y-axes; 5 to 500 Hz sinusoidal

0.5 g on z-axis; 0.25 g on x- and y-axes; 5 to 500 Hz sinusoidal


A table showing the operating and nonoperating temperature, relative humidity, and altitude ranges of the Sun StorEdge Expansion cabinet.

Airflow and Heat Dissipation

Cabinet airflow is from front to back. Allow at least 30 inches in front of the cabinet, and at least 24 inches behind the cabinet, for service clearance, proper ventilation, and heat dissipation.

Power Requirements

The AC power sources must provide the correct voltage, current, and frequency specified on the module model and serial number label. The cabinet can run within the limits shown in TABLE 2-5.


TABLE 2-5 Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet AC Power Requirements

Parameter

Requirements

AC voltage rating

200 to 240 VAC

AC voltage range

180 to 264 VAC

Frequency range

50 to 60 Hz

Current at 240 VAC

24A

Power consumption

5.4 kW


A table showing the AC power requirements, including voltage, current, and frequency specified on the module model and serial number label of the Sun StorEdge Expansion cabinet.

DC Power


Sun Fire Cabinet

This section describes the physical, electrical, and environmental requirements for the Sun Fire 6800 cabinet.

The floor area at the installation site must provide enough stability to support the weight of the cabinet and installed trays, sufficient space for installation and servicing of the cabinet and components, and sufficient ventilation to provide a free flow of air to the cabinet.

Physical Specifications

TABLE 2-6 provides the physical dimensions of the Sun Fire cabinet.


TABLE 2-6 Sun Fire Cabinet Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Empty Weight

75 in.

24 in.

53 in.

325 pounds

190.5 cm

61 cm

134.6 cm

147 kg


Table listing the height, width, depth, and empty weight of the Sun Fire cabinet.

Clearance and Service

Sun Fire cabinets can be placed next to each other, without space between them, since there are no side clearance requirements during operation. However, if access is desired for removal of side panels, allow approximately 2 feet (60 centimeters) of space on each side.

TABLE 2-7 lists cabinet clearance and service access requirements.


TABLE 2-7 Clearance and Service Access

Location

With Service Access

Front

48 in.

 

122 cm

Rear

36 in.

 

92 cm


Table listing the clearance requirements of the Sun Fire cabinet with room for service access.

Weight

The total weight of a populated Sun Fire cabinet depends on the number and type of modules installed in the cabinet. TABLE 2-8 lists the weight of an empty cabinet and the maximum weight of each component. Use these weights to estimate the total weight of your system, based on the number of modules installed in the cabinet. Record the total weight in an easy-to-find place to reference when checking flooring load or elevator weight restrictions.


TABLE 2-8 Sun Fire Cabinet and Component Weights

Component

 

Quantity

 

 

Weight

(each)

 

Total Component Weight
(lbs or kgs)

Cabinet (empty)

1

X

325 lbs (147 kg)

=

375 lbs or 147 kg

Chassis, front cage, and midplane

 

X

36.1 lbs (16.4 kg)

=

 

Controller

 

X

4.9 lbs (2.2 kg)

=

 

Controller tray (empty, without drives)

 

X

1.2 lbs (0.5 kg)

=

 

Disk drive

 

X

1.65 lbs (0.75 kg)

=

 

Expansion tray (empty, without drives)

 

X

4.15 lbs (1.88 kg)

=

 

Front cage and midplane assembly

 

X

9.1 lbs (4.2 kg)

=

 

Power supply

 

X

7.95 lbs (3.60 kg)

=

 

SATA drive

 

X

2.29 lbs (1.04 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies, and 2 expansions trays

 

X

61 lbs (27.7 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies, 2 expansions trays, and 16 drives

 

X

86.7 lbs (39.5 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies, 2 controls, and 2 controller trays

 

X

64.2 lbs (29.2 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies, 2 controls, 2 controller trays, and 16 drives

 

X

90.6 lbs (41.2 kg)

=

 

 

 

 

Total Weight

=

 


Table form to compute the weight of the componants by multplying the quantity times the weight of each componant. Componants include the cabinet, chassiss, controller, controller tray, expansion tray, power supply, and disk drives.

Environmental Requirements

This section describes the environmental conditions that are prerequisite to installing the cabinet.

Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude

TABLE 2-9 lists operating and nonoperating relative humidity, and altitude ranges for the Sun Fire cabinet. The table also provides the optimum operating condition in the recommended operating environment. Operating computer equipment for extended periods of time at or near the temperature or humidity extremes is known to significantly increase the failure rate of hardware components.


TABLE 2-9 Cabinet Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude

Specification

Optimal

Operating

Nonoperating

Temperature

70°F to 73.5°F
(21°C to 23°C)

41˚F to 95˚F

(5˚C to 35˚C)

-40˚F to 140˚F

(-20˚C to -60˚C)

Relative humidity (RH)

45% to 50%

20% to 80% noncondensing

5% to 95% noncondensing

Altitude

0 to 9,840 feet

(0 to 3 km)

0 to 9,840 feet

(0 to 3 km)

0 to 39,370 feet

(0 to 12 km)


A table showing the operating and nonoperating temperature, relative humidity, and altitude ranges of the Sun Fire cabinet.

Note: If you plan to operate a storage array at an altitude between 1000 m to 3000 m (3280 ft to 9842 ft) above sea level, lower the environmental temperature 1.7˚C (3.3˚F) for every 1000 m (3280 ft) above sea level.

Airflow and Heat Dissipation

The air intake screens act as electro-magnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) filters, stopping both EMI and RFI emissions from the system. These screens are honeycomb screens, which also collect and trap dust and debris particles.

The Sun Fire cabinet’s air intake screens require periodic inspection and cleaning. To prevent restricted airflow and possible equipment failure, inspect the air intake screens for debris and trapped particles every three months of operation. Consider the level of debris on the screens and surrounding area in the decision as to when to remove and clean the air intake screens.

Power Requirements

The AC power sources must provide the correct voltage, current, and frequency specified on the module model and serial number label. The cabinet can run within the limits shown in TABLE 2-10.


TABLE 2-10 Sun Fire Cabinet AC Power Requirements

Parameter

Requirements

AC voltage range

 

Current maximum

 

Current frequency range

200 to 240 VAC

 

34A at 208 VAC

 

47 to 63 Hz

Input power rating

6,460 W

Volt-ampere rating

6,800 VA

BTU rating

22,030 BUT/hr

Power factor

0.95 (with Sun products)

Connector type (one for each RTS installed; minimum of 2, maximum of 4)

4 - NEMA L6-30P for 200-240 VAC (North American)

 

4 - 32A, single-phase IEC (309, for 200-240 VAC* (International)

Receptacle type (one for each power cord installed)

4 - NEMA L6-30R for 200-240 VAC (North American)


DC Power


Sun Rack II Cabinet

This section describes the physical, electrical, and environmental requirements for the Sun Fire II cabinet.

The floor area at the installation site must provide enough stability to support the weight of the cabinet and installed trays, sufficient space for installation and servicing of the cabinet and components, and sufficient ventilation to provide a free flow of air to the cabinet.

The Sun Rack II Cabinet is 120 cm (47 in.) deep, 60 cm (23.6 in.) wide, and provides 42U[1] (186.7 cm--73.5 in.) of equipment space. It has a weight of 190 kg (420 lb) with a capacity for holding up to 907 kg (2000 lb) of equipment.



Note - Both the Sun 6180 controller module and the disk array trays conform to the 48.3-cm (19-in.) rack standard. For more information see the Sun Rack II User’s Guide.


Cabinet Dimensions and Weight

 


TABLE 2-11 Sun Rack Nominal Weight and Space Requirements

Dimension

Measurement

Maximum allowable weight of installed rack equipment

907 kg (2000 lb)
Average of 21.7 kg (48 lb) per rack unit

Maximum allowable weight of installed power distribution units

14.5 kg (32 lb)

Maintenance access requirement for rear

91.4 cm (36 in.)

Maintenance access requirement from top

91.4 cm (36 in.)

Air flow requirement for left and right sides

None (front-to-back cooling)


Access Route Guidelines

Moving the rack to the installation site:



Note - Leave the rack in its shipping packaging until it reaches its final destination. The entire access route to the installation site should be free of obstructions and raised patterns that can cause vibration.


 


TABLE 2-12 Sun Rack Cabinet Shipping Dimensions

Package Dimension

Sun Rack II 1242
Standard Packaging

Sun Rack II 1242E
Enterprise Packaging

Shipping height

214.5 cm (84.5 in.)

215.9 cm (85.0 in.)

Shipping width

77.0 cm (30.31 in.)

121.9 cm (48.0 in.)

Shipping depth

112.5 cm (44.13 in.)

157.5 cm (62.0 in.)

Shipping weight

Varies by configuration

Varies by configuration

Shipping weight (Packaging)

31 kg (68.34 lb)

120.2 kg (265 lb)

Minimum door height

218.4 cm (86 in.)

200 cm (78.7 in.)

Minimum door width

122 cm (48 in.)

60 cm (23.6 in.)

Minimum elevator depth

157.5 cm (62 in.)

120 cm (47.3 in.)

Maximum incline


Expansion Rack

Depending on the configuration, an additional rack can be placed next to the master rack to obtain a fully configured system. This configuration would consist of one rack with the controller tray and 12 drive trays, then 4 additional drive trays in the second or expansion rack.



Note - Longer customer supplied Fibre Channel cables are needed with this configuration for connecting the expansion trays to the controller in the master rack.


Configuration Weight

TABLE 2-17 lists the weight of an empty cabinet and the maximum weight of each component.

Use these weights to estimate the total configuration weight of your system based on the number of modules installed. Record the total weight in the table and use it as a reference when checking floor loading or elevator weight restrictions.


TABLE 2-13 Sun Rack Cabinet and Component Weights

Component

Qty

 

Weight (each)

 

Total Weight

kg

lb

kg

lb

Cabinet (empty)

1

x

150.5 kg

(332 lb)

=

150.5

332

Half Height PDUs

4

x

3.6 kg

(8 lb)

=

14.4

32

Controller tray

1

x

36.8 kg

(81.1 lb)

=

36.8

81.1

Expansion tray (fully populated)
(from 1 to 12 trays)

 

x

38 kg

(85 lb)

=

 

 

 

 

 

Total Weight

=

 

 


Power Requirements

The AC power sources must provide the correct voltage, current, frequency, and connectors specified on the module type and serial number label.

The following guidelines are a best practice when determining power requirements:

DC Power

Power Distribution

The design of this rack includes four Sun Storage, half-height, 5 kVA[2] power distribution units (PDUs) that creates a dual grid power system. This power system consists of four power strips, using separate 30 Amp circuits. Each with 12 outlets, protected by two circuit breakers for a total of 48 outlets, or 24 outlets per grid.

Each circuit requires:

 


TABLE 2-14 Power Requirements

Requirement

Value

Input Power

180 to 264 VAC

Frequency

47 to 63 Hz

Power connectors

NEMA L6-3 30R domestic or
EIC 309 32A for International


Circuit Breaker Capacity and Characteristics

Each Sun Rack II requires its own customer-supplied circuit breaker and AC receptacle for each power input cord. Provide a stable power source, such as an uninterruptible power system (UPS), to reduce the possibility of component failures.

If the computer equipment is subjected to repeated power interruptions and fluctuations, it is susceptible to a higher component failure rate than it would be with a stable power source.

Environmental Requirements

This section describes the environmental conditions for the Sun Rack II cabinet.



Note - Typical Sun equipment environmental requirements that mount in a Sun Rack II. Although most computer equipment is designed to operate in environmental conditions of 20% to 80% humidity, industry best practices recommends computer rooms maintain a relative humidity of 40% to 50% for best performance.


TABLE 2-15 lists operating and non-operating temperature, relative humidity, and altitude ranges for the Sun Rack II cabinet.


TABLE 2-15 Cabinet Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude

Specification

Operating

Non-operating

Temperature

10˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)

-40˚C to 65˚C (-40˚F to 149˚F)

Relative humidity (RH)

20% to 80% non-condensing

5% to 95% non-condensing

Altitude

0 to 3 km (0 to 10,000 ft)

0 to 12 km (0 to 40,000 ft)

Note: If you plan to operate a storage array at an altitude between 1000 m to 3000 m (3280 ft to 9842 ft) above sea level, lower the environmental temperature 1.7˚C (3.3˚F) for every 1000 m (3280 ft) above sea level.


Airflow and Heat Dissipation

Cabinet airflow is from the front to the back.

Allow at least 76 cm (30 in.) in front of the cabinet, and at least 61 cm (24 in.) behind the cabinet, for service clearance, proper ventilation, and heat dissipation.

A table showing the AC power requirements, including voltage, current, and frequency specified on the module model and serial number label of the Sun Fire cabinet.


Sun Rack 900/1000 Cabinets

This section describes the physical, electrical, and environmental requirements for the Sun Rack 900/1000 cabinets.

The floor area at the installation site must provide enough stability to support the weight of the cabinet and installed trays, sufficient space for installation and servicing of the cabinet and components, and sufficient ventilation to provide a free flow of air to the cabinet.

Physical Specifications

TABLE 2-16 provides the physical dimensions and weight of the Sun Rack 900-38, 900-36N, and 1000-38 cabinets.


TABLE 2-16 Sun Rack 900/1000 Cabinet Dimensions and Weight

Model

Height

Width

Depth

Empty Weight

Sun Rack 900-38

74 in.
(188 cm)

23.5 in.
(59.7 cm)

35.4 in.
(900 mm)

360 pounds
(163.3 kg)

Sun Rack 900-36N

74 in.
(188 cm)

23.5 in.
(59.7 cm)

35.4 in.
(900 mm)

380 pounds
(172.7 kg)

Sun Rack 1000-38

74 in.
(188 cm)

23.5 in.
(59.7 cm)

39.4 in.
(1000 mm)

360 pounds
(163.3 kg)


Table listing the height, width, depth, and empty weight of the Sun Rack 900/1000 cabinet.

Weight

The total weight of a populated Sun Rack 900/1000 cabinet depends on the number and type of modules installed in the cabinet. TABLE 2-17 lists the weight of an empty cabinet and the maximum weight of each component. Use these weights to estimate the total weight of your system, based on the number of modules installed in the cabinet. Record the total weight in an easy-to-find place to reference when checking flooring load or elevator weight restrictions.


TABLE 2-17 Sun Rack 900/1000 Cabinet and Component Weights

Component

 

Quantity

 

 

Weight

(each)

 

Weight
(lbs or kg)

Cabinet (empty with 2 power sequencers)

1

X

360 lbs (163.3 kg) or

380 lbs (172.7 kg)

=

 

Chassis, front cage, and midplane

 

X

36.1 lbs (16.4 kg)

=

 

Controller

 

X

4.9 lbs (2.2 kg)

=

 

Controller tray (empty, without drives)

 

X

1.2 lbs (0.5 kg)

=

 

Disk drive

 

X

1.65 lbs (0.75 kg)

=

 

Expansion tray (empty, without drives)

 

X

4.15 lbs (1.88 kg)

=

 

Front cage and midplane assembly

 

X

9.1 lbs (4.2 kg)

=

 

Power supply

 

X

7.95 lbs (3.60 kg)

=

 

SATA drive

 

X

2.29 lbs (1.04 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies and 2 expansions trays

 

X

61 lbs (27.7 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies, 2 expansions trays, and 16 drives

 

X

86.7 lbs (39.5 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies, 2 controls, and 2 controller trays

 

X

64.2 lbs (29.2 kg)

=

 

Chassis, 2 power supplies, 2 controls,
2 controller trays, and 16 drives

 

X

90.6 lbs (41.2 kg)

=

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Weight

=

 


Table form to compute the weight of the componants by multplying the quantity times the weight of each componant. Componants include the cabinet, chassiss, controller, controller tray, expansion tray, power supply, and disk drives.

Environmental Requirements

This section describes the environmental conditions that are prerequisite to installing Sun Rack cabinets.

Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude

TABLE 2-18 lists operating and nonoperating temperature, relative humidity, and altitude ranges for the Sun Rack 900/1000 cabinets.


TABLE 2-18 Cabinet Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude

Specification

Operating

Nonoperating

Temperature

41˚F to 95˚F

(5˚C to 35˚C)

-40˚F to 150.8˚F

(-40˚C to -66˚C)

Relative humidity (RH)

20% to 80% noncondensing

5% to 95% noncondensing

Altitude

0 to 9,840 feet

(0 to 3 km)

0 to 39,370 feet

0 to 12 km))


A table showing the operating and nonoperating temperature, relative humidity, and altitude ranges of the Sun Rack 900/1000 cabinet.

Airflow and Heat Dissipation

Cabinet airflow is from front to back. Allow at least 30 inches in front of the cabinet, and at least 24 inches behind the cabinet, for service clearance, proper ventilation, and heat dissipation.

Power Requirements

The AC power sources must provide the correct voltage, current, and frequency specified on the module model and serial number label. The cabinet can run within the limits shown in TABLE 2-19.


TABLE 2-19 Cabinet AC Power Requirements

Parameter

Requirements

Nominal voltages

200 to 240 VAC

Operating voltage

180 to 240 VAC

Frequency range

47 to 63 Hz

Current

32A (2X 16A) maximum

AC power plug

NEMA L6-20P (North American)

IEC 309 16A 3 Position (International)

AC power receptacle

NEMA L6-20R (North American)

IEC 309 16A 3 Position (International)

Power cords required

4


A table showing the AC power requirements, including voltage, current, and frequency specified on the module model and serial number label of the Sun Rack 900/1000 cabinet.

DC Power

 


1 (Footnote) U = Rack Units. A rack unit or U (less commonly, RU) is a unit of measure used to describe the height of equipment intended for mounting in a 19-inch rack. One rack unit, as defined by EIA 310-D is 4.45cm(1.75 in) high.
2 (Footnote) Kilo volt-ampere. To convert kVA to kW (use the equation kVA = kW/PF) where PF = power factor. For example, if the power factor is 0.6, the equation would be 120 kVA·0.6 = 72 Kilowatts