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Conference mvblab::alphaserver_4100

Title:AlphaServer 4100
Moderator:MOVMON::DAVISS
Created:Tue Apr 16 1996
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:648
Total number of notes:3158

566.0. "Pedestal to Cabinet conversion" by HGOVC::NANDAN () Mon Apr 14 1997 07:17

    
    A customer initially purchased a 4100 pedestal system and now as 
    they expand, they are worried about the footprint.
    
    Since they have some budgeted money, (among other things) they are 
    considering replacing the pedestal with a cabinet retaining the 
    system drawer, shelves, etc. They are also considering clustering 
    in the future.
    
    I have currently configured the following -
    H9A10-ED
    CK-BA30A-AA
    CK-H9A10-EB
    
    In addition to that, do I need any other components such as
    -  IEC to IEC power cords for the StorageWorks shelves.
    -  The pedestal & cabinet StorageWorks shelf part nos are 
       different. What is the part no of the mounting kit necessary to 
       convert a BA36R-SB to a BA36R-RA.
    
    Is there anything else to be kept in mind in converting a pedestal 
    to a cabinet based system.
    
    Thanks in advance.
    
    Nandan
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566.1Not as easy as it may seem !VYGER::HENDERSONLMon Apr 14 1997 08:5418
    Nandan,
    
    do you plan to remove the OCP mezzanine tray from the top of the drawer
    before installing into the cab ?
    
    If you don't it will not fit in the mounting c-channel rails supplied.
    
    If you do then the OCP needs to be relocated and this means the removal
    of the internal cabling bulkhead and the rerouting of the internal
    cables. There is a long 10 connector blue ribbon cable (17-04201-01)
    which is needed when the internal bulkhead is removed. This is not
    installed in the pedestal systems but is required when configured for
    rack mounting. If that has not been shipped loose piece you will need
    to get one from somewhere.
    
    
    Les
566.2Thanks...anything else needed ?HGOVC::NANDANTue Apr 15 1997 06:4824
    
    Les,
    
    Thanks for your inputs. I had not thought of the OCP.
    
    Does the OCP mezzanine tray need any other mounting kit for 
    mounting in a cabinet ? As you say, if the customer has not kept 
    the cable - 17-04201-01 - carefully, then it would be difficult to 
    find one. Any other cables that are needed ?
    
    To other note readers -
    
    Going back to my note - .0, any other IEC to IEC power cords or 
    anything else needed ?
    
    (By the way, I am curious to know about IEC power cords. Whats 
    special about them. When I try to find out some info thru' 
    Altavista, other than the standards body - IEC - I find it only in 
    connection with 4100. Is this used only in the 4100 & not in any 
    other system ?)
    
    Thanks in advance.
    
    Nandan