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This topic provides information on setting up an S3400-H or S3210R server
in a commercial cabinet in a rack-mount configuration or stacked
on top of one another in a desktop configuration. The S3210 server is only supported in a tower configuration.
Identify the installation method to be used at your site, then
see the appropriate section:
Caution! The Message Networking server is heavy.
Get another person to assist you with lifting and placing the server
unit.
Installing the S3400-H server in a rack-mount
configuration
The task describes how to install a server in a commercial cabinet.
This is also called a rack-mount configuration.
To install an S3400-H server into a rack:
Note: The server is typically installed directly
above the UPS.
- Place the server on a flat, stable surface.
- If the mounting handles are not already attached, attach them
now:
- Connect the handles to the bracket using the supplied flat-head
screws. See item 1 in Mounting hardware
for a rack-mounted S3400-H.
- Align the mounting bracket with the screw holes on the side
of the server and secure using the supplied flat-head screws.
See Item 2 in Mounting hardware
for a rack-mounted S3400-H.
- The mounting rails consist of a narrow, flat piece that connects
to the server, and a slide. Identify the rails for the left and
right side of the server as you face the unit from the front (the
rack-mount rails are not interchangeable). Some rails are labeled
LH for left and RH for right.
If the set of rails you have is not labeled:
- Hold the rail-slide assembly so that the 2-hole bracket
that connects to the front of the customer rack faces left.
See Item 7 in Mounting hardware
for a rack-mounted S3400-H.
- Fully extend the slide so that you can see the holes in
the flat piece of the rail slide that mounts to the server.
See Item 4 in Mounting hardware
for a rack-mounted S3400-H.
- If the holes are on the upper side of the flat
rail piece, this rail connects to the right side
of the server chassis.
- If the holes are on the lower side of the flat
rail piece, this rail connects to the left side
of the server chassis.
Note: The holes for mounting to the unit are
offset to get the correct alignment in the rack. Verify by the
position of the holes in the bracket that you are installing each
rail on the correct side.
- Attach the rack-mount rails to the server as follows:
- Remove the two screws and retaining bar on the rail slide
just before the server-retaining latch. Set them aside for later.
See Item 3 in Mounting hardware for
a rack-mounted S3400-H.
- Disassemble the slide (necessary to access all three screw
holes).
- Place the flat piece of the rail slide against the server
and secure it with the three supplied flat-head screws. See
Item 4 in Mounting hardware for a
rack-mounted S3400-H.
Note: The rack-mount rails are labeled
L for left and R for right. Verify that you are installing
the correct rail on the correct side.
- Position the extension bracket on end of the rail slide to provide
the depth needed for the server to fit in the rack. A couple of
extension brackets might be shipped; choose the correct length for
your cabinet. See Item 5 in Mounting
hardware for a rack-mounted S3400-H.
- Attach the extension bracket to the rear of the rail slide
using the supplied screws and retaining bar (2 pan-head screws
per bracket). See Item 6 in Mounting
hardware for a rack-mounted S3400-H.
- Connect the extension bracket and rail slide to the customer-provided
four-post rack using the correct customer-provided hardware for
that model of cabinet. See Item 7 in Mounting
hardware for a rack-mounted S3400-H.
- Fully extend the rail slides to the locked-out position.
- With another technician supporting the unit, align the front
of the rail slide with the rack-mount rail that is attached to
the server.
- Push the unit onto the rail slide far enough so that the safety
catch engages.
- Slide the server completely into the rack. Ensure that the
server moves smoothly in an out of the rack.
- Reattach the two screws and retaining bar on the rail slide
just before the server-retaining latch (Item 3 in Mounting
hardware for a rack-mounted S3400-H, from Step 4a).
- Repeat Steps 1 through 12 for each server that needs to be
installed.
- When all servers are mounted, continue with Connecting
the power cables.
Installing the S3210R server in a rack-mount
configuration
The task describes how to install a server in a commercial cabinet.
This setup is called a rack-mount configuration.
To install an S3210R server into a rack:
Note: The server is typically installed directly
above the UPS.
- Remove the rail assembly and screws from their packaging.
Note: If more than one set of screws is provided, identify
the set of 12 screws that fits the S3210R server hardware. Only one set of thick Philips round head screws fits tightly
to the rails. Any other screws are not needed.
- Release and detach the inner rail from the slide:
- Fully extend the rail.
- Pull the release lock out, the arrow tab, forward. See Item 1 in Attaching a rack-mount rail assembly on an S3210R server.
- Separate the inner rail from the slide.
- Attach the inner rail to the server:
- Place the S3210R server on a flat, stable surface.
- Align the inner rail against the side of the server.
Only three holes in the rail line up with the corresponding holes in the server chassis.
- Starting with the hole nearest the front of the server, insert a screw into the holes indicated in Item 2 in Attaching a rack-mount rail assembly on an S3210R server.
- Attach the slide to the frame of the customer-provided cabinet:
- Loosen the two Philips screws inside the front bracket. Extend the bracket to fit the frame. See Item 2 in Attaching a rack-mount rail assembly on an S3210R server.
- Secure the bracket to the front and rear posts in the customer-provided cabinet. Tighten all three screws. See Items 4 and 5 in Attaching a rack-mount rail assembly on an S3210R server.
- After the bracket is in place, tighten the two screws inside each rear bracket. See Item 5 in Attaching a rack-mount rail assembly on an S3210R server.
Caution! You need two people for the next step.
- Mount the server in the cabinet:
- Fully extend the slide out the front of the cabinet. See Item 6 in Attaching a rack-mount rail assembly on an S3210R server.
- Have one person hold up the front of the server. Have a second person help support the server, and guide the server onto the slide.
- Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each server that must be
installed.
- When all servers are mounted, continue with Connecting
the power cables.
Installing the server in a stackable
desktop configuration
If the server is to be installed in a stackable desktop configuration
with the UPS and an EBM, you must install four rubber spacers on
the bottom on the server.
Caution! If you are installing more than one Message
Networking system, do not stack more than two on top of each other.
Create multiple stacks if needed. If you have a UPS and
an EBM, stack only one server on top of them. The EBM is supported for the S3400-H only.
To install the servers in a stackable desktop configuration:
- Gather the rubber spacers shipped with each server.
- Attach the rubber spacers to the bottom of the server, one
at each corner. See Rubber spacers for stackable
configuration.
- Position the UPS or EBM (always the bottom unit if present) in
an appropriate location. See Site
requirements for details.
- Place the server on top of the UPS.
- Continue with Connecting the power
cables.
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