NEC Express5800/320Ma Technical manual

NEC Solutions (America), Inc.

NR573

Express5800/320Ma:

Site Planning Guide

Manual Name: Express5800/320Ma: Site Planning Guide

Part Number: NR573

Express5800/320Ma Software Release Number: 4.1.0

Publication Date: January 2006

NEC Solutions (America), Inc.

10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 200

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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Contents iii

Contents

Preface vii

1. Welcome to Site Planning for Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz,

and Dual-Core systems 1-1

Site Planning Overview 1-1

Site Planning for Fault-Tolerant Systems 1-2

Site Planning Checklist 1-3

System Documentation 1-5

2. Cabinet and Monitor Requirements 2-1

Cabinet Requirements 2-1

Monitor Requirements 2-4

3. Space Planning 3-1

Room Requirements 3-1

Planning for Cables 3-2

4. Electrical (AC) Power Planning 4-1

Redundant Power Sources 4-1

AC Power Service Requirements 4-2

Power Outlet Requirements 4-4

Connecting a System Directly to Two Separate Power Sources 4-5

NEC-Supplied Power Cords 4-6

System Power Cords 4-7

PDU Power Cords 4-8

Power Cords for Optional Components 4-9

5. UPS Planning 5-1

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iv Express5800/320Ma: Site Planning Guide

Qualified APC UPS Models 5-1

Communicating with a UPS over a Network 5-2

Connecting Power to Systems, PDUs, and a UPS 5-3

Connecting a System Directly to a UPS 5-4

6. Network and Telephone Line Planning 6-1

Network Cable Requirements 6-1

Telephone Line Requirements 6-2

Site Planning for Systems in an ftGateway Group 6-3

7. Rack Configuration Planning 7-1

Using PDUs 7-1

Determining PDU Requirements 7-2

Sample PDU Usage Calculation 7-4

Appendix A. System Specifications A-1

System Specifications A-1

Rack-Mountable System Specifications A-7

Appendix B. Electrical Circuit and Wiring Information B-1

Fault Protection Requirements B-1

Grounding Considerations B-1

Circuit Wiring Diagrams B-3

Electrical Power Connectors B-9

Appendix C. Standards Compliance C-1

Index Index-1

Figures v

Figures

Figure 2-1. Rail Clearance 2-3

Figure 4-1. Rack-Mounted System Connected Directly to AC Power 4-6

Figure 4-2. Pedestal System Connected Directly to AC Power 4-6

Figure 5-1. Power Cord Connections for Systems, PDUs, and a UPS 5-3

Figure 5-2. Rack-Mountable Systems: A-Side Power Connected

Directly to a UPS 5-4

Figure 5-3. Pedestal Systems: A-Side Power Connected Directly to

a UPS 5-5

Figure A-1. Pedestal System - Front View A-2

Figure A-2. Pedestal Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz systems -

Rear View A-3

Figure A-3. Pedestal Express5800/320Ma 3.6 GHz systems-

Rear View A-4

Figure A-4. Rack-Mountable System - Front View A-7

Figure A-5. Rack-Mountable Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz system -

Rear View A-8

Figure A-6. Rack-Mountable Express5800/320Ma 3.6 GHz or Dual-Core

System - Rear View A-9

Figure B-1. Star Ground Example B-2

Figure B-2. Power Input Labeling B-3

Figure B-3. Single-Phase 120-Volts AC Circuit Connection B-4

Figure B-4. Single-Phase 240-Volts AC Circuit Connection B-5

Figure B-5. Split-Phase 120/240 Volts AC Circuit Connection B-6

Figure B-6. Three-Phase 208-Volts AC, Y-, or ∆-Source Circuit

Connection, Phase-to-Neutral B-7

Figure B-7. Three-Phase 208-Volts AC, Y-, or ∆-Source Circuit

Connection, Phase-to-Phase B-8

Figure B-8. Three-Phase 380V AC, Y-, or ∆-Source Circuit Connection,

Phase-to-Neutral B-9

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Tables

Table 1-1. Ethernet PCI Adapters 1-4

Table 1-2. Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters 1-4

Table 1-3. Express5800/320Ma Documentation 1-6

Table 4-1. AC Power Service Requirements 4-2

Table 4-2. Worksheet for Determining A-Side Power Requirements 4-3

Table 4-3. Worksheet for Determining B-Side Power Requirements 4-3

Table 4-4. Worksheet for Determining External Power Requirements 4-3

Table 4-5. Worksheet: A-Side External Power Outlet Requirements -

PDUs Used 4-4

Table 4-6. Worksheet: B-Side External Power Outlet Requirements -

PDUs Used 4-4

Table 4-7. Worksheet: A-Side External Power Outlet Requirements -

No PDUs 4-5

Table 4-8. Worksheet: B-Side External Power Outlet Requirements -

No PDUs 4-5

Table 4-9. System Power Cords to AC Power 4-7

Table 4-10. Systems: Power Cords to a UPS 4-8

Table 4-11. PDU Power Cords to AC Power 4-9

Table 4-12. System Power (Jumper) Cables to a PDU 4-9

Table 4-13. Power Cords for Optional Components 4-9

Table 5-1. APC Symmetra Models for PDUs or for Multiple Systems 5-1

Table 5-2. APC UPS Models for a Single Rack-Mountable System 5-2

Table 5-3. APC UPS Models for a Single Pedestal System 5-2

Table 6-1. Customer-Supplied Ethernet Cables 6-2

Table 7-1. Current and Rack-Space Requirements 7-2

Table 7-2. Calculating A-Side PDU and Rack-Space Requirements 7-3

Table 7-3. Sample: Current and Rack-Space Requirements 7-4

Table 7-4. Sample: Calculating A-Side PDU and Rack-Space

Requirements 7-4

Table A-1. Pedestal System Specifications A-5

Table A-2. Cabinet Dimensions A-10

Table A-3. Rack-Mountable System Specifications A-11

Table B-1. Connectors for AC Power Outlets B-10

Table C-1. EMI Standards C-2

Table C-2. Immunity Standards C-2

Table C-3. Safety Standards C-2

Table C-4. Noise Standards C-2

Preface vii

Preface

Purpose of This Manual

The Express5800/320Ma: Site Planning Guide documents the site requirements and

customer responsibilities related to preparing a site for the installation of

Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, or Dual-Core systems.

Audience

This manual is intended for those responsible for preparing a site for the installation of

an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, or Dual-Core system.

Notation Conventions

This document uses the notation conventions described in this section.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings, cautions, and notes provide special information and have the following

meanings:

WARNING

!A warning indicates a situation where failure to take

oravoid a specified actioncouldcausebodily harmor

loss of life.

CAUTION

!A caution indicates a situation where failure to take or

avoidaspecified action coulddamagea hardware device,

program, system, or data.

NOTE

Anoteprovidesimportantinformationabouttheoperation

of an Express5800/320Ma system.

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Typographical Conventions

The following typographical conventions are used in Express5800/320Ma documents:

•The bold font emphasizes words in text or indicates text that you type or the name

of a screen object. For example:

Before handling or replacing a PCI adapter, make sure that you are properly

grounded by using a grounded wrist strap.

In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab.

•The italic font introduces new terms. For example:

Many hardware components are customer-replaceable units (CRUs), which

can be replaced on-site by system administrators with minimal training or tools.

copy filename1 filename2

•The monospace font indicates message text. For example:

The operation completed successfully.

Getting Help

If you have a technical question about Express5800/320Ma hardware or software, try

these online resources first:

•Online support from NEC Technical Support. You can find the latest technical

information about an Express5800/320Ma through online product support at the

NEC Technical Support Web site:

http://support.necsam.com/servers/

•Online product support for Microsoft®products. Your primary source for

support is the computer manufacturer who provided your software, or an

authorized Microsoft Support Provider. You can also find the latest technical

informationaboutMicrosoftWindows®andotherMicrosoftproductsthroughonline

product support at the Microsoft Help and Support Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/

If you are unable to resolve your questions with the help available at these online sites,

and the Express5800/320Ma system is covered by a service agreement, please

contact NEC Technical Support (866-269-1239).

Preface

Preface ix

Notices

•All regulatory notices are provided in Appendix C, “Standards Compliance” of this

site planning guide.

•Although this guide documents modem functionality, modems are not available for

all systems. Ask your sales representative about modem availability.

•ActiveService Network (ASN) is not currently available, but may be ordered in the

future.

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xExpress5800/320Ma: Site Planning Guide

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