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Use the provided rail mounting kit to mount the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) enclosure to the rack.
The rack rail system for the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) provides tool-less support for 2-post and 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes. There is no support for a cable management arm (CMA) or a strain relief bar (SRB). The static rails support a wide variety of racks. The instructions for using the rail mounting kit are provided in the shipping box.
Caution
The Ice Lake CBox (DELL) with the SSDs inserted and the rack mount rails fitted is a heavy load weighing approximately 100.53 lbs for the 12 x 3.5-inch direct backplane chassis version. Use team lift or a server lift to lift the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) to the mounting height. A server lift is the recommended lifting method.
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Determine the correct rack layout using the cluster installation plan created by VAST Data, and the guidelines given in the VAST Cluster Rack Mounting Stacking Conventions.
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The installation plan created by VAST Data contains detailed information about the rack mounting plan. Use the information given in the plan to rack and stack.
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Coordinate with your VAST SE to make sure of adequate power, space and cooling for the enclosures in the rack.
Note
If you are expanding an existing cluster, your SE will provide detailed information on updating your switches and adding nodes.
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Use the rack layout created by VAST Data during the site survey to rack and stack the Ice Lake CBox (DELL).
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Read and follow the safety guidelines given in Safety and Handling Instructions before you commence racking and stacking.
Caution
Sometimes the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) drives can become loose during shipping. Before the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) is racked, physically push on every drive on both sides to make sure nothing is loose. This will prevent issues later with the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) finding the drives or carriers being damaged during racking. Ice Lake CBox (DELL) drives should also be checked to make sure the boot drives are not loose.
The static rail supports tool-less mounting in 19 inches-wide, EIA-310-E compliant square-hole and unthreaded round-hole 4- post racks. The static rail does not support mounting in threaded-hole racks. APC racks are also supported.
Warning
Before you begin, follow the safety instructions included in the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory information document shipped with the Ice Lake CBox (DELL). Read and follow the safety instructions in Safety and Handling Instructions for the Ice Lake (DELL) CBox.
Warning
To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) by yourself.
Caution
When installing rails in a square-hole rack, make sure that the square pegs slide into the square holes and are correctly seated. Installing the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) with incorrectly seated square pegs can cause the mounting rails to decouple from the rack.
Note
The static rails can be installed in both square and round hole racks.
Note
This rail kit does not provide a stop. Remove the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) carefully from the rails. Always secure the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) to the rack as described in Installing, Cabling, and Securing the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) in the Rack.
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Begin installing the rails in the allotted space that is closest to the bottom of the rack enclosure.
The instructions in this section describe the following static rail solutions:
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Tool-less, round- or square-hole (4-post)
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Tooled center-mount rails (2-post)
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Tooled flush-mount rails (2-post)
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Tooled flush-mount rails (4-post).
Note
Tooled rails required four user-supplied threaded screws: #10-32, #12-24, #M5, or #M6.
Locate the components for installing the static rail kit assembly:
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Two Dell™ ReadyRails™ static rail assemblies (1)
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Two Velcro straps (2).
Table 7. Static Rail Kit Contents for Icelake CBox (DELL)
Callout Number |
Description |
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1 |
Two Dell™ ReadyRails™ static rail assemblies |
2 |
Two Velcro straps |
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Position the left and right rail end pieces labeled FRONT facing inward and orient each end piece to seat in the round or square holes on the front side of the vertical rack flanges (1).
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Align each end piece to seat the pegs in the bottom hole and the top hole of the first U (2).
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Engage the back end of the rail until it fully seats on the vertical rack flange. Repeat these steps to position and seat the front end piece on the vertical flange (3).
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To remove the rails, slide the rail out from the midpoint and pull outward on the front and back end pieces to unseat each rail (4)
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Your rail kit can be configured for a 3- or 6-inch center-mounted bracket installation (1).
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Push the adjustable mounting brackets toward the back of the right and left mounting rails (2).
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Slide both center-mount adjustable brackets forward against the 2-post rack. Secure each side to the mounting flange with two screws (3).
Note
The rails that are shipped must be converted to tooled rails to install a flush-mounted rack
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Lay both rails flat with both end pieces facing up.
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Remove the two screws on the front end pieces and rotate each piece 180 degrees (1).
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The server shelves used to align and install the server are now in the upper position. Attach both end pieces with the two pairs of screws. (2).
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Reverse and flip the rails so that these shelves are now repositioned on the bottom and facing inward (3).
Note
To configure your rails for a tooled installation, see Configuring Flush-Mount Static Rails (2- or 4-Post).
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Attach the right and left mounting rails to the front mounting flange with two pairs of screws (1).
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Slide each flush-mount adjustable bracket forward against the two-post rack. Secure each side to the mounting flange with two pairs of screws (2).
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To configure the front end pieces of your rails for a tooled installation, see Configuring Flush-Mount Static Rails (2- or 4-Post).
To configure the rear end pieces of your rails for a tooled installation, do the following steps:
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Press the rail release button on each rail to disengage the rear segments (1).
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Rotate the rear segments 180 degrees so that the tooled end piece is in position (2).
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With the end pieces positoned outward, align and rejoin the midsections and slide the rails into place until the release button engages (3).
Note
To configure the front end pieces of your rails for a tooled installation, see Configuring Flush-Mount Static Rails (2- or 4-Post) and Configuring 4-Post Threaded Static Rails.
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Attach the right and left mounting rails to the front-mounting flanges with two pairs of screws (1).
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Repeat the preceding step for the rear-mounting flanges (2).
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At the front of the rack, position the back of the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) on the inner ledges of each rail. Seat captive screws into the rail guides to slide the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) into the rack (1).
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The slam latches engage automatically as the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) is pushed into the rack and are released by pulling up on the latches (2).
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To secure the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) for shipment in the rack or for other unstable environments, locate the hardmount screw under each latch and tighten each screw (3).
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Bundle the cables pulling them clear of the connectors to the left and right sides. Secure the bundles by threading the Velcro straps through the tooled rail slots (4).
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Begin installing the rails in the allotted space that is closest to the bottom of the rack enclosure.
Note
The tooled rail mounting configuration requires eight user-supplied screws: #10-32, #12-24, #M5, or #M6. The head diameter of the screws must be less than 10 mm (0.4”).
Locate the components for installing the rail kit assembly:
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Two B6 Dell ReadyRails II sliding rail assemblies (1)
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Two hook and loop straps (2).
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Remove the pins from the front and rear mounting brackets using a flat-tipped screwdriver (1).
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Pull and rotate the rail latch subassemblies to remove them from the mounting brackets (2).
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Attach the left and right mounting rails to the front vertical rack flanges using two pairs of screws (3).
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Slide the left and right back brackets forward against the rear vertical rack flanges and attach them using two pairs of screws (4).
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Pull the inner slide rails out of the rack until they lock into place (1).
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Locate the rear rail standoff on each side of the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) and lower them into the rear J-slots on the slide assemblies (2).
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Rotate the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) downward until all the rail standoffs are seated in the J-slots (3). Push the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) inward until the lock levers click into place.
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Press the slide-release lock buttons on both rails and slide the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) into the rack (4).
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Locate the lock levers on the sides of the inner rails (1).
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Unlock each lever by rotating it up to its release position (2).
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Grasp the sides of the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) firmly and pull it forward until the rail standoffs are at the front of the J-slots.
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Lift the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) up and away from the rack and place it on a level surface (3).
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For Ice Lake CBox (DELL) not equipped with slam latches, secure the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) using screws, as described in step 3 of this procedure.
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Facing the front, locate the slam latch on either side of the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) (1).
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The latches engage automatically as the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) is pushed into the rack and are released by pulling up on the latches (2).
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To secure the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) for shipment in the rack or for other unstable environments, locate the hard-mount screw under each latch and tighten each screw with a #2 Phillips screwdriver (3).
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If you did not order the optional CMA, use the two hook and loop straps provided in the rail kit to route the cables at the back of your Ice Lake CBox (DELL).
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Locate the outer CMA brackets on the interior sides of both rack flanges (1).
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Bundle the cables gently, pulling them clear of the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) connectors to the left and right sides (2).
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Thread the hook and loop straps through the tooled slots on the outer CMA brackets on each side of the Ice Lake CBox (DELL) to secure the cable bundles (3).
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Place the DBoxes under CBoxes and number from the bottom up. Depending on rack space, you should leave space for additional CBoxes and DBoxes.
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When racking the two MLX switches and the management switch (if applicable): Typically the MLX switches are mounted between the CBoxes and DBoxes to limit cable lengths while the management switch is typically at the top of the rack. However, this is discretionary, depending on the available space.
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