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AlphaServer ES40
Rackmount System Installation Guide

Order Number: EK–ES240–RG. B01

This guide is for service providers and self-maintenance
customers who are installing an AlphaServer ES40 system
into an M-Series cabinet.

First Printing, April 1999
Revised, May 1999
The information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL
OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. THIS
INFORMATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION
DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY AND
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, GOOD TITLE AND AGAINST
INFRINGEMENT.
This publication contains information protected by copyright. No part of this publication
may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from
Compaq Computer Corporation.
© 1999 Digital Equipment Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or
nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with
the terms of the agreement.
COMPAQ and the Compaq logo are registered in United States Patent and Trademark
Office. Tru64 is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation. AlphaServer and
OpenVMS are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. UNIX is a registered
trademark in the U.S. and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open
Company Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
companies.
Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen
können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der
Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce
produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à
l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.

FCC Notice: This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy.
The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such radio frequency interference.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required
to correct the interference.
Any modifications to this device—unless expressly approved by the manufacturer—can
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules.

Contents

Chapter 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11

Installing a System into a Cabinet

Shipment Contents
Attaching Mounting Brackets to the System
Marking the Cabinet Installation Area
Preparing the Cabinet
Attaching Slides
Stabilizing the Cabinet
Installing the System
Installing the Interlock System
Installing the Cable Management Arm
Dressing the Cables
Attaching the Front Bezel

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Preface

Intended Audience
This manual is for service providers or self-maintenance customers who are
installing a Compaq AlphaServer ES40 system into an AlphaServer M-Series
cabinet.

Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into
small sections, consisting of two facing pages. Topics begin with an abstract
that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration. The facing
page contains procedures.

Description
This document gives instructions for installing an AlphaServer ES40 system
into one of the following AlphaServer M-Series cabinets:
•

H9A10 M-Series Medium Cabinet

•

H9A15 M-Series Tall Cabinet

If you are using a different cabinet, install rack stabilizing feet or provide other
means to stabilize the cabinet before installing a system.

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A cardboard template is included in your shipment for marking the holes where
you will be mounting hardware. If you do not have the template, use the H9A10
or H9A15 M-Series documentation, listed in Table 1, to determine the mounting
holes. The M-Series documentation also provides configuration rules.
Additional information on the AlphaServer M-Series cabinets is available on the
World Wide Web:
http://www.digital.com/alphaserver/products/m-series.html

Table 1 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Documentation
Title

Order Number

User Documentation Kit
Owner’s Guide
User Interface Guide
Basic Installation
Release Notes
Documentation CD (6 languages)

QZ-01BAA-GZ
EK-ES240-UG
EK-ES240-UI
EK-ES240-PD
EK-ES240-RN
AG-RF9HA-BE

Maintenance Kit
Service Guide
Service Guide HTML Diskette
Illustrated Parts Breakdown

QZ-01BAB-GZ
EK-ES240-SV
AK-RFXDA-CA
EK-ES240-IP

Loose Piece Items
Rackmount Installation Guide
Rackmount Installation Template

EK-ES240-RG
EK-ES4RM-TP

Cabinet Documentation
H9A10 M-Series Cabinet Interconnect
H9A10 M-Series Cabinet Configurations
H9A10 M-Series Cabinet Illustrated Parts Breakdown
H9A15 M-Series Cabinet Interconnect
H9A15 M-Series Cabinet Configurations
H9A15 M-Series Cabinet Illustrated Parts Breakdown

B-IC-H9A10-5-DBM
B-IB-H9A10-5-DBM
EK-H9A10-IP
B-IC-H9A15-5-DBM
B-IB-H9A15-5-DBM
EK-H9A15-IP

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Chapter 1
Installing a System into a Cabinet

This chapter gives procedures for installing an AlphaServer ES40 rackmount
system into a cabinet.
WARNING: The system is very heavy. Do not attempt to lift it
manually. Use a material lift or other mechanical device to lift
the system. At least two people are required to perform the
installation.

You need the following tools for the installation:
#2 Phillips screwdriver
5/16-inch hex socket
Extension bar for socket
5/64-inch Allen head wrench
2.5 mm Allen head wrench
Material lift or lift table

Installing a System into a Cabinet

1.1

Shipment Contents

Remove the accessories box, then lift the cardboard from the system.

WARNING: Use a material lift or other mechanical device to
move the system to the work area.

Figure 1–1

Unpacking the System

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Check the contents of the accessories box against the list in Table 1–1.

Table 1–1 Accessories List
Part Number

Quantity

Front bezel assembly

70-40129-01

Ball bearing slides

12-49881-01

1 set

Cable management arm

70-40177-01

Pivot rod stabilizer bracket

74-48996-01

Actuator latch

74-60579-01

Accessories for Mounting

Poly bag with mounting hardware
(see below)

Mounting Hardware
Slide brackets

74-53563-01

Front mounting brackets

74-53924-01

10-32, 5-hole nut bar

74-51531-01

10-32, 8-hole nut bar

74-46418-01

M4, 2-hole nut bar

74-60633-01

M4, 2-hole, 2 perforations, nut bar

74-60632-01

10-32 x 0.5 hex head screws

90-00061-44

10-32 U-nuts

90-07786-00

M4 x 10 mm socket button head cap screw

N/A

M3 x 10 mm pan head Phillips screw

90-09984-21

Plastic cable clamp

N/A

Installing a System into a Cabinet

1.2

Attaching Mounting Brackets to the System

To prepare the system for installation, attach mounting brackets.

Figure 1–2 Attaching Mounting Brackets and Slides

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CAUTION: The slides are lightly greased. Handle them carefully to avoid
soiling your clothing.

1. Attach a front mounting bracket ➊ along each edge, using one hex screw
per bracket.
Make sure that on the right side, the tab on the bracket faces up and on the
left side, it faces down.
2. Pull the narrow segment of the slide ➋ out and detach it completely by
pressing the green release button ➌ and continuing to pull.
3. Attach the narrow segment of the slide to the system with five cap
screws ➍.
4. Repeat the procedure for the other slide.

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1.3

Marking the Cabinet Installation Area

Use the cardboard template to mark the holes where you will be
mounting the hardware.

Figure 1–3 Hole Pattern

0.500 inch
0.625 inch
0.625 inch
0.500 inch

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The installation of the rackmount system requires 14 inches (8U) of vertical
height in the cabinet.
NOTE: If you do not have the cardboard template, see the AlphaServer
M-Series cabinet documentation for hole numbers and instructions.
Mark the Front of the Cabinet
1. Starting at the front of the cabinet, match the hole pattern.
2. Mark the six holes where you will be mounting hardware.
3. Turn the template over to mark the back of the system.
Mark the Back of the Cabinet
4. Make sure the first hole you mark on the back is at the same vertical
location as the first hole you marked on the front.
5. Mark the eight holes where you will be mounting hardware.

CAUTION: After using the template to mark the holes, check your work. Count
the holes to make sure you marked them correctly.

Installing a System into a Cabinet

1.4

Preparing the Cabinet

To prepare the cabinet, attach the slide brackets.

Figure 1–4 Attaching Slide Brackets

Back
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2
6

Front

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Front
1. Starting at the top marked hole, put two hex screws ➊ through the cabinet
rail and the slide bracket ➋. Fasten with a 5-hole nut bar ➌ using the
second and third holes from the top.
2. Insert two cap screws ➍ through the slide bracket and the cabinet rail. Fit
the perforations of a 2-hole, 2-perforation nut bar ➎ into the holes in the
cabinet rail and fasten.
3. Repeat the procedure for the other rail.
Back
1. Starting at the top marked hole, put two hex screws ➊ through the cabinet
rail and the slide bracket ➋. Fasten with an 8-hole nut bar ➏ using the top
two holes.
2. Insert two cap screws ➍ through the slide bracket and the cabinet rail. Fit
the perforations of a 2-hole, 2-perforation nut bar ➎ into the holes in the
cabinet rail and fasten.
3. Repeat the procedure for the other rail.

Installing a System into a Cabinet

1.5

Attaching Slides

Attach slides to the cabinet.

Figure 1–5 Attaching Slides

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The sliding segment of the slide has an access hole ➊ that provides access to
three mounting holes in the stationary segment. You use two of the mounting
holes.
Front
1. Insert a cap screw through the access hole ➊ and the first (forward-most)
mounting hole ➋ in the slide and through the hole ➌ in the slide bracket.
Fasten with one two-hole nut bar ➍ and tighten.
2. Align the access hole with the second mounting hole ➎ in the slide.
3. Insert a cap screw through the access hole and the second hole ➎ in the
slide and through a slot ➏ in the slide bracket. Fasten into the nut bar and
tighten.
Back
1. Insert a screw through the two holes ➐ in the stationary segment of the
slide and through a slot in the slide bracket. Attach to a two-hole
nut bar ➍.
Repeat the entire procedure for the other slide.

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1.6

Stabilizing the Cabinet

Stabilize the cabinet before installing the system.

Figure 1–6 Activating the Stabilizer Foot

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The system is intended for installation in one of the following cabinets, which
are equipped with a stabilizer bar:
•

H9A10 M-Series Medium Cabinet

•

H9A15 M-Series Tall Cabinet

Pull out the stabilizer bar and extend the leveler foot to the floor before
installing the system.
If you are using a cabinet other than those listed above, install rack stabilizing
feet or provide other means to stabilize the cabinet before installing the system.

Installing a System into a Cabinet

1.7

Installing the System

Use a material lift or other mechanical device to install the system.

Figure 1–7 Installing the System

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WARNING:
1. Make sure that all other hardware in the cabinet is pushed in
and attached.
2. The system is very heavy. Do not attempt to lift it manually.
Use a material lift or other mechanical device.

Align the narrow segment of the slides attached to the system with the
slides attached to the cabinet.

Depress the green release button on each side and slide the system
completely into the cabinet.

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1.8

Installing the Interlock System

The interlock system ensures cabinet stability by allowing only one
system drawer at a time to be pulled out of the cabinet. The stabilizer
bracket and actuator latch only work in a cabinet equipped with the
interlock system.

Figure 1–8 Installing the Interlock System

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CAUTION: If you are installing a cabinet that does not have the interlock
system, you must ensure cabinet stability by installing rack
stabilizing feet or by some other means.

At the back of the cabinet, release the vertical bar ➊ of the interlock system.

Insert the stabilizer bracket ➋ and the actuator latch ➌ into the vertical
bar so that the actuator latch is above the stabilizer bracket.

Reinstall the vertical bar.

Secure the stabilizer bracket to the two remaining marked holes on the
right cabinet rail with two hex screws ➍. Tighten into the nut bar ➎.

Vertically position the actuator latch ➌ such that the trip mechanism ➏ in
the system aligns with the actuator latch.

Rotate the actuator latch to orient it like the other actuator latches on the
vertical bar.

Tighten the Allen screws ➐ on the actuator latch.

H9A10 Four-System Configuration
A pin ➑ in the actuator latch is provided for attaching the spring of the
interlock system. The pin is needed for the top system of a four-system
configuration in an H9A10 cabinet only. The vertical rod ➊ may need to be
trimmed.

Installing a System into a Cabinet

1.9

Installing the Cable Management Arm

Attach the cable management arm to the rear rails of the cabinet.

Figure 1–9 Installing the Cable Management Arm

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NOTE: Be sure that you have attached all cables to the rear of the unit before
installing the cable management arm.

1. Attach all cables to the rear of the unit.
2. Start two hex screws ➊ into the two remaining marked holes on the left
cabinet rail and into the 8-hole nut bar ➋.
3. Start two pan head screws ➌ into the rear standoffs ➍ on the system.
4. Place the cable management arm ➎ over the four screws and lower it into
place.
5. Tighten the four screws through the access holes ➏.
6. Snap the cable clamp ➐ into the member ➑ of the cable management arm
that is attached to the rear of the system.

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1.10 Dressing the Cables
Dress the cables through the cable clamps on the cable retractor
assembly at the rear of the system.

Figure 1–10 Dressing the Cables

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1. Dress the cables through the cable clamps ➊ or tie wrap them to the cable
retractor assembly.
2. Attach all cables to the member of the cable management arm ➋ that is
attached to the system.
CAUTION: Failure to attach the cables to the attached member of the
management arm can cause cables to become disconnected.

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1.11 Attaching the Front Bezel
To complete the installation, attach the front bezel.

Figure 1–11 Attaching the Front Bezel

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1. Attach the system to the cabinet rails with a hex screw ➊ on each side.
2. If your system has a second disk cage, remove the filler bezel ➋ from the
front bezel ➌.
3. Align the front bezel with the front of the system and snap it into place.

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