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Dell SVR-I1U-1208 Server Installation and Maintenance Guide

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This comprehensive guide provides expert technical instructions for the EMC SVR-I1U-1208 server. It covers everything from initial rack cabinet installation and optimal environmental requirements (power, cooling, physical layout) to detailed maintenance procedures. Technicians can learn how to safely replace critical components such as disk drive assemblies, power supply modules, and slide rails. This manual is essential for IT professionals responsible for deploying, servicing, and maintaining the server infrastructure.

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EMC® SVR-I1U-1208 Server Installation and Maintenance Guide

P/N 300-013-549 REV 02

June, 2013

This document describes installation and maintenance procedures for the SVR-I1U-1208 server. This server has slots for eight 2.5-inch drive assemblies. Some server components are replaceable as field replaceable units (FRUs). Refer to your product documentation for information on which components are FRUs. Before attempting to perform hardware service procedures, review your service contract because replacement of some server components by unauthorized personnel may void service warranties. Topics include: Technical information and requirements.................................................................... Installing the server in a cabinet.................................................................................3 Maintaining the server............................................................................................. Replacing a disk drive assembly.............................................................................. Replacing a power supply module............................................................................18 Replacing the server.................................................................................................19 Removing the slide rails from the cabinet.................................................................28

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Page 1 EMC® SVR-I1U-1208 Server Installation and Maintenance Guide P/N 300-013-549 REV 02 June, 2013 This document describes installation and maintenance procedures for the SVR-I1U-1208 server. This server h...
Page 2 Technical information and requirements This section contains the following server information: Server power and cooling information on page 2 Server dimensions and weight on page 2 Server placement re...
Page 3 Rating label on the chassis. For additional information, refer to the preparation/planning guides for your specific site and cabinet. Operating limits The ambient temperature specification is measured...
Page 4 10. Power up the server. Warnings and recommendations The cabinet in which you will install the server must have a full earth ground to provide reliable grounding. Also, the cabinet should have its ow...
Page 5 Verifying the mounting kit parts Verify that the server mounting kit includes the parts listed in table that follows. Table 5 Mounting kit parts Component Use 2 universal rail assemblies Attach back t...
Page 6 Switching rail alignment posts On each end of each rail assembly, switch the alignment post assembly using the procedure that follows. Refer to Figure 1 on page 6 while performing the procedure. Proce...
Page 7 Removing inner rails from the rail assemblies Perform the procedure that follows on each rail assembly. Refer to Figure 2 on page 7 while performing the procedure. Procedure 1. Slide the inner rail ou...
Page 8 Figure 3 Attaching an inner rail to the server CL4961 Installing the slide rails in the cabinet The universal rail assemblies for this server support cabinets in which the front and rear mounting chan...
Page 9 Figure 4 Inserting rail alignment posts into rear channel holes CL5090 2. Pull the slide rail forward so the front alignment posts go securely into the holes on the front channel (Figure 5 on page 9)....
Page 10 Figure 6 Installing stabilizer screws CL4854 Installing the server on the rails in the cabinet The enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To avoid person...
Page 11 Figure 7 Correct location for ball bearing retainer assembly CL5092 2. From the front of the cabinet, align the inner rails attached to the server with the white plastic guide block on the front insid...
Page 12 Figure 9 Inner rail over the first part of ball bearing retainer assembly CL5094 4. Once the inner rails are properly engaged with the ball bearing retainer assemblies, push the server into the cabine...
Page 13 Figure 11 Installing the stabilizer screws CL4963 Connecting cables Procedure 1. Plug the power cords into the power supplies and connect these cords to AC power sources as described in the documentat...
Page 14 Powering up the server Power up the server as described in the documentation for your product. Maintaining the server Only certain server components are addable or replaceable as field replaceable uni...
Page 15 subassembly are at the same electrostatic potential. These procedures are not a substitute for the use of an ESD kit. Follow them only in the event of an emergency. Before touching any FRU, touch a ba...
Page 16 at least four hours before attempting to use the new disk drive assemblies in your system. Avoid touching any exposed electronic components and circuits on the disk drive assembly. Do not stack disk d...
Page 17 Figure 14 Removing the faulted disk drive assembly CL5276 3. Unpack the replacement disk drive assembly and save the packing material for returning the faulted disk drive assembly. 4. Install the repl...
Page 18 Figure 16 Installing the bezel CL4964 Replacing a power supply module The power supply modules are accessible from the rear of the server. Before you begin the procedure below to replace a faulted pow...
Page 19 Figure 18 Installing a replacement power supply module CL4969 6. Plug in the module’s AC power cord and fasten the retaining clip to secure the cord. Replacing the server Replacement of non-FRU server...
Page 20 Disconnecting cables from the server Procedure 1. Unplug all power cords and I/O cables from the back of the server. 2. Label each cord and cable so you can easily identify them when you need to plug ...
Page 21 Removing the server from the cabinet The enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt t...
Page 22 Figure 21 Sliding server out of the cabinet to the locked position CL4970 3. Slide the blue disconnect tabs forward to release the inner rails from the slide rails (Figure 22 on page 22). Once you rel...
Page 23 Procedure 1. On the middle of the inner rail, push in and hold the metal latch, and push the rail backward to release the connection studs from the small end of the rail notches. 2. When the connectio...
Page 24 Procedure 1. With the flat side of the inner rail facing the side of the server, align the large end of the rail notches of the inner rail with the connection studs on the server and push the inner ra...
Page 25 Installing the server on the rails in the cabinet The enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do ...
Page 26 For clarity Figure 26 on page 26 shows the inner rail without the server attached. Figure 26 Aligning the inner rail with white plastic guide block CL5093 3. Slide the server into the cabinet so the i...
Page 27 Figure 28 Inserting the server in the cabinet CL4962 6. To further secure the rail assembly and server in the cabinet, insert and tighten a small stabilizer screw directly behind each bezel latch (Fig...
Page 28 Figure 30 Installing the bezel CL4964 Powering up the server Power up the server as described in the documentation for your product. Removing the slide rails from the cabinet If you ever need to remov...
Page 29 Figure 32 Releasing the rail from the cabinet channels CL4856 Removing the slide rails from the cabinet 29
Page 30 Copyright © 2012-2013 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Published in USA. Published June, 2013 EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The informat...