Rack Installation Guide (Steelhead Series 3000, 5000, and 6000, and Interceptor Systems)

Rack Installation Guide (Steelhead Series 3000, 5000, and 6000, and Interceptor Systems)

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Rack Installation Guide These instructions describe how to install 3U systems in a standard four-post Telco-type rack. It contains the following sections: Overview, next Rack Installation Guidelines on page 4 Required Tools and Equipment on page 5 Mounting Models 3000, 3010, 5000, and 5010 to a Rack on page 5 Mounting Models 3020, 3520, 5520, 6020, 6120 or 9200 to a Rack on page 7 NOTE: For rack installation instructions for 1U systems, see the Rack Installation Guide enclosed with these products. The Rack Installation Guide describes how to standard mount or center mount 1U systems on two or four-post racks. IMPORTANT: Model 50, 100, 200, and 300 systems are designed for the desktop. If you install these systems in a rack do not place objects on top of the system; it will cause restricted airflow and may damage the system. Overview Depending on your order, some 3U systems are shipped with the inner rails mounted on each side of the system. Other systems require that the inner rails be attached to the chassis before they can be installed to the rack. IMPORTANT: All 3U systems must be mounted to a four-post rack; they cannot be mounted to a two-post rack. Square-Hole Post Adaptor Rack cabinets may have square or circular holes in the vertical posts. If necessary, using the included adaptor you can convert the square post holes to circular holes to accommodate standard screws. RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE 3

To convert a square-hole post to fit a standard screw 1. Press together the top and bottom of the square-hole post adaptor and push it into the square hole on the rack post. Figure 1. Installing Square-Hole Post Adaptor Short Rack Adaptors Your system ships with standard brackets for racks with a depth of 28 to 33 inches (71.1 to 83.8 cm). Short rack adaptors are also provided to accommodate racks with a shorter rack depth.the short rack adaptors fit racks with a depth of 17 to 28 inches (43.2 to 71.1 cm). Rack Installation Guidelines Prior to installing the system in a rack, adhere to the following rack installation guidelines: Ensure that there is adequate airflow in the rack. Improper installation or restricted airflow can damage the equipment. The rack cannot have solid or restricted airflow doors. You must use a mesh door on the front and back of the rack or remove the doors to ensure adequate airflow to the system. The system produces front-to-back cooling airflow that requires an unobstructed airflow to the fan housing. Do not mount the system near other electronic devices that produce back-to-front airflow. You must leave at least 1U of vertical space between each system you install in a rack. Installing components in a rack without the front and side stabilizers can cause the rack to tip over. Always install rack stabilizers before you install components in a rack. The rack width and depth must allow for proper serviceability and cable management. Make sure the rack is properly secured to the floor or ceiling. Always load the rack from the bottom up. Load the heaviest component in the rack first. Make sure the rack is level and stable before pulling a component out of the rack. Do not move racks by yourself; a minimum of two people are needed to move a rack. 4 - RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE

Required Tools and Equipment You need the following tools and equipment to mount the system to a rack: A standard four-post Telco-type rack. A standard Phillips-head screwdriver. The enclosed screw-kit. The enclosed short rack adaptors (if required). The enclosed square-hole post converter (if required). If your system is missing any components please contact technical support for a replacement part at http://www.riverbed.com. Mounting Models 3000, 3010, 5000, and 5010 to a Rack The following section describes how to install a 3U system to a four-post rack. You must use a four-post rack for 3U systems. To mount the system to a rack 1. Carefully lift the system out of the shipping carton. CAUTION: 3U systems weigh from 62-67 lbs. (28-30 kg). Lift the system using both hands and with your knees bent. 2. To remove the outer rails from the chassis, slide the rail back until the lock button is exposed. Figure 2. Removing the Outer Rails from the Chassis RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE 5

3. Press in the lock button on each side of the rail. Figure 3. Removing the Outer Rails from the Chassis 4. Continue to slide the outer rail until it is removed from the chassis. 5. Choose a location on the rack that provides adequate airflow for the fans. 6. Adjust the rear bracket on the left and right rails to fit your rack: unscrew the lock screws, adjust the length, and insert and tighten the screws. 7. On the front and rear of the rack, insert two screws on the each side of the rack. Do not tighten the screws. Figure 4. Mounting the Rail Hardware onto the Front and Rear of the Rack 8. Place the left and right outer rails onto the front and rear of the rack and tighten the screws. 6 - RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE

9. Carefully lift the system (with both knees bent) and insert the chassis-rail track into the rack-rail track. Figure 5. Mounting the System into the Outer Rails 10. Slide the system into the rack until it is flush against the rack post. 11. Insert and tighten the screws on each side of the system. Figure 6. Securing the System to the Rack Mounting Models 3020, 3520, 5520, 6020, 6120 or 9200 to a Rack You must install the inner rails to the chassis before you install the outer rails and mount the system to a rack. Before installing the inner rails to the chassis: Unplug the AC power cords. Remove all external devices and connectors. To mount the inner rails to the chassis 1. In each rail assembly, locate the inner rail and the outer rail. RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE 7

2. Press the locking tab to release the inner rail from its locking position and pull out the inner rail from the rail assembly. The inner rails are installed on the chassis and the outer rails are installed on the rack. Figure 7. Releasing the Inner Rail 3. Locate the five rail buttons on each side of the chassis and the five corresponding holes on each of the inner rails. (One end of the hole is larger than the other end of the hole.) Figure 8. Locating the Five Chassis Buttons and Rail Holes 4. Align the larger end of each hole against its corresponding button. To place the rail on the chassis, push the rail holes into their corresponding chassis buttons. 5. After the rail is placed on the chassis, pull the rail forward until the rail buttons lock into the small ends of the corresponding holes. 8 - RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE

6. Secure the rail to the chassis with a screw. Repeat the above steps to install the other rail on the chassis. Figure 9. Securing the Rail to the Chassis Mounting the Outer Rails to a Rack After you have installed the inner rails on the chassis, you are ready to install the outer rail assemblies to the rack. The system ships with the following equipment to accommodate different rack depths: Standard Brackets. For rack depths of 28 to 33 inches (71.1 to 83.8 cm) Short Rack Adaptors. For rack depths of 17 to 28 inches (43.2 to 71.1 cm) IMPORTANT: The system produces front-to-back cooling airflow that requires an unobstructed airflow to the fan housing. Do not mount the system near other electronic devices that produce back-to-front airflow. To mount standard brackets to the outer rails 1. In the package, locate a pair of front (short) and rear (long) brackets. The brackets are marked with Up/ Front arrows (front) and Up/Rear arrows (rear). RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE 9

2. Secure the front (short) bracket (marked with the Up/Front arrows) to the outer rail with two screws. Figure 10. Securing Brackets to the Outer Rail 3. Locate the two buttons on the outer rail and attach the rear (long) bracket to it by sliding the opening of the rear rail through the button. 4. Measure the depth of your four-post rack and adjust the length of the rails accordingly. 5. Repeat the steps to install the other outer rail to the chassis. To mount the short rack adaptors to the outer rails 1. Slide the standard bracket forward so that the larger end of the hole is aligned with the rail button and pull the bracket off the rail. (One end of the hole is larger than the other end.) Figure 11. Removing the Standard Bracket 10 - RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE

2. Align the larger end of the hole on the short rack adaptor with the rail button. Figure 12. Aligning the Short Rack Adaptor 3. Place the short rack adaptor on to the rail and push it backward until the rail button locks into the small end of the hole. Figure 13. Installing the Short Rack Bracket onto the Rail 4. Reposition the bracket so that it is the correct depth to fit your rack. 5. Repeat the steps to install the other short rack adaptor. RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE 11

To mount the system on a rack 1. Secure both outer rail assemblies to the rack with the screws and washers. Figure 14. Securing Outer Rails 2. After the rail assemblies are securely installed to the rack, slide the system into the assemblies. CAUTION: Do not lift the system alone; use two people to lift the system. 12 - RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE

NOTE: The system may not slide into the rack smoothly or easily when installed the first time. Some adjustment to the slide assemblies might be needed for easy installation. Figure 15. Sliding the System on to the Four-Post Rack RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE 13

3. Secure the system to the rack by tightening the screws on the front sides of the chassis. Figure 16. Securing the System to the Rack 14 - RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE