Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System Installation Guide, Version 5.0.1.1a

Unpacking the Racked System

Remove the Packaging

To remove the protective packaging from the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Remove the nylon straps securing the cardboard sheathing.

Step 2 Remove the cardboard top piece.

Step 3 Remove the plastic latches holding the cardboard sheathing together.

Figure 2-1 Removing Plastic Latches

Step 4 Remove the clear plastic covering the rack and pallet as shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-2 Remove the Packing Materials

Step 5 Remove the four cardboard corner frames and other packaging material that covers the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System.

Step 6 For pre-installed systems, the packing includes a two-piece ramp. Set these pieces aside until they are needed.

Remove the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System from the Pallet

Before you move the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System cabinet off the pallet and to its final location, read the following important safety guidelines.

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Warning

To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack. When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack. If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006

Warning Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Statement 250

Warning If you are installing more than one chassis, install the slide assemblies so that the first chassis is installed in the lowest available position in the rack. Statement 252

Warning Make sure that your equipment rack is properly ventilated. Statement 220

Warning After installing system components in a rack, never pull more than one component out of the rack on its slide assemblies at one time. The weight of more than one extended component could cause the rack to tip over and injure someone. Statement 249

Warning Make sure that your rack is bolted to the floor. Statement 219

Warning Three people are required to lift the rack. Grasp the rack underneath the lower edge and lift with both hands. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. Statement 334

Warning Never attempt to lift the rack with the handles on the power supplies or the modules. These handles are not designed to support the weight of the rack. Using them to lift or support the rack can result in severe damage to the equipment and serious bodily injury. Statement 333

Caution The Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System weighs over 300 pounds. You will need a forklift, chain hoist, or professional movers to remove the rack from the pallet and move it to the installation location.

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Caution If you must move the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System after installation, remove it and other installed components and move them separately.

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Caution Install the heaviest devices at the bottom of the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System.

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Caution If you have multiple cabinets joined together, they must be disconnected before moving.

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Table 2-1 lists the contents of a Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System accessory kit.

To remove the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System from the pallet, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Read the safety information before you move the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System off the pallet.

Step 2 The weight of the empty or populated Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System cabinet is significant, be sure to have enough trained movers to move the cabinet off the pallet and to its installation site.

Step 3 Use a 3/8” or 1/2” flat-headed screwdriver to raise the four leveling feet (one per corner), shown in Figure 2-3, to their highest position so that you can roll the rack on its casters.

Figure 2-3 Raising the Leveling Feet

Step 4 Open the doors and remove the bolts that hold the rack-retaining brackets to the pallet and the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System. Save the brackets and the bolts. (See Figure 2-4.)

Figure 2-4 Removing the Brackets

Step 5 (Optional) To reduce the weight of the rack for easier handling, remove the side panels (if included).

Step 6 (Optional) To reduce the weight of the rack for easier handling, remove the front door.

Step 7 (Optional) To reduce the weight of the rack for easier handling, remove the rear doors.

Step 8 For racks with preinstalled equipment, use the four bolts from the front of the rack set aside in Step 4 to secure the two ramps to the pallet at the rear of the rack. Pre-drilled holes and hardware are provided there. (See Figure 2-5.)

Figure 2-5 Installing the Ramps

Step 9 Remove the rack from the pallet.

For racks with pre-installed equipment, roll the rack to the rear of the pallet and down the ramps.

Figure 2-6 Using the Ramps

For empty racks, carefully roll the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System toward the front of the pallet; then, lift the rack enough to slide the pallet out from under it. We recommend lifting the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System with a fork lift, a chain hoist, or professional movers. Empty racks are not shipped with ramps.

Caution Allocate one person whose only job is to slide the pallet out from under the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System. Remember that the rack is much too heavy for two or even three people to lift; use a forklift, a chain hoist, or professional movers.

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Step 10 Store the pallet and packaging material for future use if you have to ship the empty Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System cabinet.

Step 11 Make sure the installation location has the power you will need and meets the description detailed in 1

Step 12 Verify that the doors along the route to the installation location are wide and tall enough to accommodate the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System on its wheels.

Step 13 Verify that the flooring is ready.

Step 14 Roll the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System to the location where it will be installed.

Caution When handling internal Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by the carrier edges only.

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Tip Keep the shipping container in case the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System requires shipping in the future.

Note The chassis is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or any items are missing, contact your customer service representative immediately.

To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System from its cardboard container and save all packaging material.

Step 2 Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify that you have all items.

Step 3 Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have the following information ready:

• Invoice number of the shipper (see the packing slip)
• Model and serial number of the damaged unit
• Description of damage
• Effect of damage on the installation

Shipping Boxes: Contents

Racked Systems

Racked systems arrive with preinstalled cables and Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System components.The components are prewired.

The racked Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System includes:

Unracked Systems

An unracked system shipment contains:

Installation Guidelines

Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of: 35° C (95° F).
Statement 1047

Warning The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main disconnecting device.
Statement 1019

Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 15 A.
Statement 1005

Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074

Caution All Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling Systems are shipped with rail kits and are expected to be rack-mounted. To ensure proper air flow it is necessary to rack the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling Systems using the provided rail kits. Physically placing the units on top of one another or “stacking” without the use of the rail kits blocks the air vents on top of the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling Systems, which could result in overheating, higher fan speeds, and higher power consumption. It is recommended that you mount your Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling Systems on the rail kits when installing them into the rack because these rails provide the minimal spacing required between the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling Systems. No additional spacing between the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling Systems is required when you mount the units using the provided rail kits.

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Caution Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic patterns.

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When you are installing a Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System, use the following guidelines:

• Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System. See the Cisco UCS Site Preparation Guide for the recommended site planning tasks.
• Ensure that there is adequate space around the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System to allow for servicing the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System and for adequate airflow. The airflow in this Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System is from front to back.
• Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in the Scaling System.
• Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in the “Rack Requirements” section.
• Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the “Environmental Specifications” section. If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.

Rack Requirements

This section provides the requirements for the standard open racks. The rack must be the following type:

• A standard 19-in. (48.3-cm) wide, four-post EIA rack, with mounting posts that conform to English universal hole spacing, per section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992.
• The rack post holes can be square 0.38-inch (9.6 mm), round 0.28-inch (7.1 mm), #12-24 UNC, or #10-32 UNC when you use the supplied slide rails.

Equipment Requirements

The slide rails supplied by Cisco Systems for this Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System do not require tools for installation if you install them in a rack that has square 0.38-inch (9.6 mm), round 0.28-inch (7.1 mm), or #12-24 UNC threaded holes. The inner rails are pre-attached to the sides of the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System.

However, if you install the slide rails in a rack that has #10-32 round holes, a bladed screwdriver is required to remove the larger square/round mounting pegs from the front of the slide rails.

Slide Rail Adjustment Range

The slide rails for this Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System have an adjustment range of 26-to-36 inches (660-to-914 mm).

CIMC Setup and Configuration

The CIMC is factory configured using the dedicated CIMC Management Port (see Item 7, Figure 1-2). This is designed to prevent conflicts with the Invicta Storage OS. The devices are shipped from the factory with the following configuration:

• IP address: 10.100.100.1
• Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Username: admin
• Password: d3m0n0w!

Customer CIMC Installation

To set up CIMC, do the following:

Step 1 Configure a local machine on the 10.100.x IP address.

Step 2 Browse to 10.100.100.1 IP address and login in using the following credentials:

• IP address: 10.100.100.1
• Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Username: admin
• Password: d3m0n0w!

Step 3 Change the IP address and Mask to those provided by the customer.

Caution Do not change the CIMC mode or passwords. Cisco Technical Support will not have access to the device if configurations are changed.

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Step 4 Repeat Steps 1-3 for each SSR and SSN in the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System.

Note Customers need a record of all the IP addresses used, using labels or other means.

After Steps 1-4 are completed, the management port is ready to be connected to the customer network.

Installing the Slide Rails

Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006

To install the slide rails and the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System into a rack, follow these steps:

Step 1 Install the slide rails into the rack (see Figure 2-7):

a. Align the slide-rail assembly inside the rack posts with the length-adjustment bracket (Figure 2-7, item 4) toward the rear of the rack.

b. Compress the length-adjustment bracket until the mounting pegs (item 5) and locking clips (item 6) engage the desired rack holes on the front and rear rack posts.

– The mounting pegs fit square 0.38-inch (9.6 mm), round 0.28-inch (7.1 mm), or #12-24 UNC threaded holes. They fit the shape of the hole when the pegs are compressed.

– The smaller #10-32 round mounting pegs are enclosed in the center of the compressible rear pegs. However, to use the #10-32 pegs, you must use a bladed screwdriver to remove the square/round front pegs.

Figure 2-7 Attaching a Slide-Rail Assembly

c. Attach the second slide-rail assembly to the opposite side of the rack. Ensure that the two slide-rail assemblies are level and at the same height with each other.

d. Pull the inner slide rails on each assembly out toward the rack front until they hit the internal stops and lock in place.

Step 2 Insert the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System SSR or SSN into the slide rails (see Figure 2-8):

Caution Each SSR and SSN in the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System weighs approximately 60 pounds (28 kilograms) when fully loaded with components. We recommend that you use a minimum of two people when lifting the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System. Attempting this procedure alone could result in personal injury or equipment damage.

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Note The inner rails are pre-attached to the sides of the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System at the factory. You can order replacement inner rails if these are damaged or lost (Cisco PID UCSC-RAIL-2U-I).

a. Align the inner rails that are attached to the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System sides with the front ends of the empty slide rails.

b. Push the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System into the slide rails until it stops at the internal stops.

c. Push in the slide rail locking clip (item 2) on each inner rail, and then continue pushing the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System into the rack until its front flanges latch onto the rack posts.

Figure 2-8 Inserting the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System Into the Slide Rails

Racking Configurations

Figure 2-9 shows the suggest rack setup.

Figure 2-9 Suggested Rack Configuration