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- Page 1 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide Rev 01 October 2019...
- Page 2 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. USE, COPYING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ANY DELL SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN THIS PUBLICATION REQUIRES AN APPLICABLE SOFTWARE LICENSE. Dell Technologies, Dell, EMC, Dell EMC and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be the property of their respective owners. Published in the USA.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Update the install database............................54 Part 2 R740XD Procedures....................55 Chapter 7 R740XD Configuration Equipment Installation............57 Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ........................58 R740xd configuration installation guidelines........................58 Identifying the kit components............................59 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 4 Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet........................85 Install the front bezel..............................86 Install the strain relief bar, route and secure cables......................87 Chapter 11 Cabling Guidelines....................89 Chapter 12 Update the Install Database..................91 Update the install database............................92 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 5: Figures
Installing the front end of the rail..........................85 Installing screws..............................86 Installing the front bezel on the system........................87 Installing the strain relief bar........................... 88 Using hook-and-loop straps to secure cables......................88 Example Rack and Stack configuration........................90 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 6 Figures Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 7: Tables
Stack up for a maximum configuration........................58 Single-phase power distribution cabling........................70 Management network cabling..........................73 Data network A cabling............................75 Data network B cabling............................76 Stack up for a minimum configuration........................82 Stack up for a maximum configuration........................82 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 8 Tables Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 9: Preface
Preface As part of an effort to improve its product lines, Dell EMC periodically releases revisions of its software and hardware. Therefore, some functions described in this document might not be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. The product release notes provide the most up-to-date information on product features. - Page 10 Online Support at https://support.emc.com. Technical support Go to Dell EMC Online Support and click Service Center. You will see several options for contacting Dell EMC Technical Support. Note that to open a service request, you must have a valid support agreement. Contact your Dell EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or with questions about your account.
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Page 11: Before You Begin
This section provides information for obtaining assistance, and for preparing for the installation of the VxFlex Ready Node servers. Before you begin..............................12 Conventions used in this document........................13 Where to get help..............................13 Site requirements..............................13 Hardware acclimation times........................... 14 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 12: Before You Begin
The illustrations in this document do not represent a specific system. Note: The procedures to install the 1U and 2U rails are identical. Note: The rail kit is compatible with square, unthreaded round, and threaded round hole racks. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 13: Conventions Used In This Document
Customer Support Forum entries, and a link to Dell EMC Live Chat. Dell EMC Live Chat — Open a Chat or instant message session with a Dell EMC Support Engineer. Site requirements Confirm that the customer site meets all requirements before you begin the installation. -
Page 14: Hardware Acclimation Times
4 hours >72°F (22°C) <30% RH Humid 30-45% <86°F (30°C) 4 hours >72°F (22°C) Humid 45-60% <86°F (30°C) 8 hours Humid ≥60% RH <86°F (30°C) 16 hours Unknown <86°F (30°C) 16 hours Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 15 Systems and components must not experience changes in temperature and humidity that are likely to cause condensation to form on or in that system or component. Do not exceed the shipping and storage temperature gradient of 45°F/hr (25°C/hr). Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 17: Part 1 R640 Procedures
Installation procedures for VxFlex Ready Node R640 servers Chapter 2, "R640 Equipment Installation" Chapter 3, "Install AC Power Cables" Chapter 4, "Install Management Network I/O Cables" Chapter 5, "Install Data Network I/O Cables" Chapter 6, "Update the Install Database" Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 18 R640 Procedures Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 19: Chapter 2 R640 Equipment Installation
Identifying the kit components..........................30 Install the rails................................ 31 Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet.......................32 Install the system in the cabinet..........................33 Install the front bezel.............................35 Connect and route cords and cables........................36 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 20: Installation Of The Equipment In The Cabinet
Quantity Cabinet U Space Data Server R640 Server 2 - 4 Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 GbE 21 - 22 switch Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Cabinet Stack Up For A Minimum Configuration
Figure 1 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration Table 3 Maximum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Data Server R640 Server 2 - 17 and 25 - 40 Management Server Management Server Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 22 Table 3 Maximum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets (continued) Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch 19 - 20 Data Switch Customer provided 10 GbE switch 2 21 - 24 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 23: Installation In Cabinets With 3-Phase Delta Power Distribution
R640 Equipment Installation Figure 2 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration Installation in cabinets with 3-phase delta power distribution Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 24: Minimum Configuration In 3-Phase Delta Power Distribution Cabinets
Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Data Server R640 Server 2 - 4 Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 GbE 23-24 switch Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 25: Cabinet Stack Up For A Minimum Configuration
Figure 3 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration Table 5 Stack up for a maximum configuration Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Data Server R640 Server 2 - 17 and 25 - 34 Management Server Management Server Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 26: Cabinet Stack Up For A Maximum Configuration
Cabinet U Space Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch 19 - 20 Data Switch Customer provided 10 GbE switch 2 21 - 24 Figure 4 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 27: Installation In Cabinets With 3-Phase Wye Power Distribution
Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Data Server R640 Server 2 - 4 Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 GbE 23-24 switch Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 28: Cabinet Stack Up For A Minimum Configuration
Table 7 Maximum configuration in 3-phase wye power distribution cabinets Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Data Server R640 Server 2 - 17 and 25 - 36 Management Server Management Server Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 29: Cabinet Stack Up For A Maximum Configuration
Cabinet U Space Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch 19 - 20 Data Switch Customer provided 10 GbE switch 2 21 - 24 Figure 6 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 30: Identifying The Kit Components
VxFlex Ready Node R640. The B13 sliding rail assembly (2U) is used for installation of the VxFlex Ready Node R740xd. Figure 7 A10 sliding rail assembly - 1U systems 1. A10 sliding rail (2) 2. velcro strap (2) 3. screw (4) 4. washer (4) Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 31: Install The Rails
Position the rail end piece labeled Left Front facing inward and orient the rear end piece to align with the holes on the rear cabinet flanges. Push the rail straight toward the rear of the rack until the latch locks in place. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 32: Secure The Rail Assemblies To The Cabinet
Align the screws with the designated U spaces on the front and rear rack flanges. Ensure that the screw holes on the tab of the system retention bracket are seated on the designated U spaces. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 33: Install The System In The Cabinet
Locate the rear rail standoff on each side of the system. Position the system above the rails and lower the rear rail standoffs into the rear J-slots on the slide assemblies. Rotate the system downward until all the rail standoffs are seated in the J-slots. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 34: Install The System In The Rails
Note: Ensure that the inner rail slides completely into the middle rail. The middle rail locks if the inner rail is not fully engaged. Figure 14 Slide the system into the cabinet Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 35: Install The Front Bezel
Press the release button and fit the left end of the bezel onto the system. Lock the bezel by using the key. Figure 15 Installing the front bezel on 1U system Figure 16 Installing the front bezel on 2U system' Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 36: Connect And Route Cords And Cables
Ensure that there is enough space for the cables to move when you slide the system out of the rack. Thread the straps through the CMA bracket slots on each side of the system to hold the cable bundles. Figure 17 CMA bracket slots Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 37: Chapter 3 Install Ac Power Cables
PDUs used in your system. Guidelines for installing and connecting AC power cables ..................38 Sample single-phase wiring for R640 servers ....................... 39 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 38: Guidelines For Installing And Connecting Ac Power Cables
Port 2 Management Switch Port 1 Port 2 Note: As cables are installed and connected, dress and tie cables frequently so that excess slack does not interfere with routing of adjacent cables. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 39: Sample Single-Phase Wiring For R640 Servers
Mgmt Switch A Mgmt Server Node 16 Node 1 Zone A Zone B Table 8 Single-phase power distribution cabling (from top to bottom) Source Destination Node 32 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 2 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 40: Single-Phase Power Distribution Cabling
PDU 2 Port 11 Node 19 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 11 Node 19 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 11 Node 18 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 12 Node 18 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 12 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 41 PDU 3 Port 9 Node 8 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 9 Node 7 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 10 Node 7 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 10 Node 6 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 10 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 43: Chapter 4 Install Management Network I/O Cables
..............44 Management network A, nodes 1 - 16 cabling ....................... 45 Management network A, nodes 17 - 22 cabling ..................... 46 Management network B, nodes 23 - 32 cabling ....................47 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 44: Guidelines For Installing And Connecting Management Network Cables
Management network B, nodes 17 - 22 Management network A, nodes 17 - 22 cabling on page Management network B, nodes 23 - 32 Management network B, nodes 23 - 32 cabling on page Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 45: Management Network A, Nodes 1 - 16 Cabling
Management SwitchA Port 8 Node 3 BMC (iDRAC) Management SwitchA Port 10 Node 3 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 12 Node 4 BMC (iDRAC) Management SwitchA Port 14 Node 4 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 16 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 46: Management Network A, Nodes 17 - 22 Cabling
Link to Core Switch or Management SwitchB Management SwitchA Port 52 Management network A, nodes 17 - 22 cabling Use the following table to connect cables for management network A, nodes 17 - 22. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 47: Management Network B, Nodes 23 - 32 Cabling
Management SwitchB Port 1 Node 28 MGMT1 Management SwitchB Port 3 Node 29 BMC (iDRAC) Management SwitchB Port 5 Node 29 MGMT1 Management SwitchB Port 7 Node 30 BMC (iDRAC) Management SwitchB Port 9 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 48 Data SwitchC MGMT Port Management SwitchB Port 47 Data SwitchD MGMT Port Management SwitchB Port 48 Management Server NIC1 Management SwitchB Port 48 Link to Core Switch or Management SwitchA Management SwitchB Port 52 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 49: Chapter 5 Install Data Network I/O Cables
This section provides the diagrams and tables for installing and connecting cables for the data network. Data network A, nodes 1 - 22 cabling example....................... 50 Data network B, nodes 1 - 22 cabling example......................51 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 50: Data Network A, Nodes 1 - 22 Cabling Example
Data Switch A Port 2 Node 2 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 6 Node 3 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 10 Node 4 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 14 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 51: Data Network B, Nodes 1 - 22 Cabling Example
Data Switch B Port 16 Node 5 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 20 Node 6 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 24 Node 7 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 28 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 52 Data Switch B Port 39 Node 20 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 43 Node 21 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 40 Node 22 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 44 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 53: Chapter 6 Update The Install Database
CHAPTER 6 Update the Install Database This section provides information to update the install database after all installation and configuration work is completed. Update the install database........................... 54 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 54: Update The Install Database
Update the install database After all work is complete, use this procedure to update the install database. Procedure Open a web browser and navigate to the Dell EMC Business Services website at http://emc.force.com/ BusinessServices. In the Post Sales area, click Install Base Group. -
Page 55: Part 2 R740Xd Procedures
PART 2 R740XD Procedures Installation procedures for VxFlex Ready Node R740XD servers Chapter 7, "R740XD Configuration Equipment Installation" Chapter 8, "Wiring Diagrams for a R740XD Configuration" Chapter 9, "Update the Install Database" Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 56 R740XD Procedures Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 57: Chapter 7 R740Xd Configuration Equipment Installation
Identifying the kit components..........................59 Install the rails................................ 61 Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet.......................62 Install the system in the cabinet..........................63 Install the front bezel.............................65 Connect and route cords and cables........................66 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 58: Installation Of The Equipment In The Cabinet
2 - 19 and 25 - 40 Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 GbE switch 2 23 - 24 The following illustration represents the maximum R740xd configuration. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 59: Identifying The Kit Components
FRUs. The A10 sliding rail assembly (1U) is used for installation of the VxFlex Ready Node R640. The B13 sliding rail assembly (2U) is used for installation of the VxFlex Ready Node R740xd. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 60: A10 Sliding Rail Assembly - 1U Systems
1. A10 sliding rail (2) 2. velcro strap (2) 3. screw (4) 4. washer (4) Figure 25 B13 sliding rail assembly - 2U systems 1. B13 sliding rail (2) 2. velcro strap (2) Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 61: Install The Rails
Figure 26 Installing the rear end of the rail For the front end piece, rotate the latch outward and pull the rail forward until the pins slide into the flange, and release the latch to secure the rail in place. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 62: Secure The Rail Assemblies To The Cabinet
Ensure that the screw holes on the tab of the system retention bracket are seated on the designated U spaces. Insert and tighten the two screws using the Phillips #2 screwdriver. Figure 28 Installing screws Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 63: Install The System In The Cabinet
Locate the rear rail standoff on each side of the system. Position the system above the rails and lower the rear rail standoffs into the rear J-slots on the slide assemblies. Rotate the system downward until all the rail standoffs are seated in the J-slots. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 64: Install The System In The Rails
Note: Ensure that the inner rail slides completely into the middle rail. The middle rail locks if the inner rail is not fully engaged. Figure 31 Slide the system into the cabinet Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 65: Install The Front Bezel
Press the release button and fit the left end of the bezel onto the system. Lock the bezel by using the key. Figure 32 Installing the front bezel on 1U system Figure 33 Installing the front bezel on 2U system' Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 66: Connect And Route Cords And Cables
Ensure that there is enough space for the cables to move when you slide the system out of the rack. Thread the straps through the CMA bracket slots on each side of the system to hold the cable bundles. Figure 34 CMA bracket slots Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 67: Chapter 8 Wiring Diagrams For A R740Xd Configuration
Guidelines for wiring a R740XD configuration......................68 Sample single-phase wiring for R740XD servers ....................69 Management network wiring for R740XD servers ....................72 Data network A wiring for R740XD servers ......................74 Data network B wiring for R740XD servers ......................76 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 68: Guidelines For Wiring A R740Xd Configuration
Use the wiring diagrams to connect power, management, and data cables. As cables are installed and connected, dress and tie cables frequently so that excess slack does not interfere with routing of adjacent cables. Install and connect cables in the following order: Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 69: Sample Single-Phase Wiring For R740Xd Servers
PDUs used in your system. In this example, PDUs with 14 power inlets are used. Use the following figure and table to connect power cables in cabinets with single- phase power distribution. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 70: Single-Phase Power Distribution
PDU 2 Port 2 Node 13 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 3 Node 13 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 3 Node 12 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 4 Node 12 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 4 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 71 PDU 3 Port 9 Node 4 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 9 Node 3 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 10 Node 3 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 10 Node 2 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 13 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 72: Management Network Wiring For R740Xd Servers
Figure 37 Management network Data Switch B Data Switch A <…> MGMT Mgmt Switch A To core switch or Mgmt Switch B Mgmt Server NIC1 Node 16 iDRA Node 1 BMC/ iDRA iDRAC NIC1 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 73: Management Network Cabling
Node 15 BMC (iDRAC) Management Switch Port 21 Node 15 NIC 1 Management Switch Port 23 Node 16 BMC (iDRAC) Management Switch Port 25 Node 16 NIC 1 Management Switch Port 27 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 74: Data Network A Wiring For R740Xd Servers
However, ensure that on each node, each NIC is connected to a different data switch (either Data Switch A or Data Switch B), in order to prevent a single point of failure in case a switch fails. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 75: Data Networks A And B
Node 9 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 34 Management Server Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 48 Node 10 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 1 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 76: Data Network B Wiring For R740Xd Servers
Node 15 PCIe Port 2 Data Network Switch B Port 23 Node 16 PCIe Port 2 Data Network Switch B Port 27 Node 17 PCIe Port 2 Data Network Switch B Port 31 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 77: Chapter 9 Update The Install Database
CHAPTER 9 Update the Install Database This section provides information to update the install database after all installation and configuration work is completed. Update the install database........................... 78 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 78: Update The Install Database
Update the install database After all work is complete, use this procedure to update the install database. Procedure Open a web browser and navigate to the Dell EMC Business Services website at http://emc.force.com/ BusinessServices. In the Post Sales area, click Install Base Group. -
Page 79: Part 3 R840 Procedures
PART 3 R840 Procedures Installation procedures for VxFlex Ready Node R840 servers Chapter 10, "R840 Equipment Installation" Chapter 11, "Cabling Guidelines" Chapter 12, "Update the Install Database" Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... - Page 80 R840 Procedures Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide...
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Page 81: Chapter 10 R840 Equipment Installation
Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ......................83 Identify the kit components...........................84 Install the rails............................... 84 Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet.......................85 Install the front bezel.............................86 Install the strain relief bar, route and secure cables....................87 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 82: R840 Server Installation Guidelines
3 - 19 and 25 - 39 Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 GbE switch 2 23 - 24 The following illustration represents the maximum R840 configuration. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 83: Installation Of The Equipment In The Cabinet
Once the servers have been installed, refer to the VxFlex Ready Node Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide (for your system's operating system), for server configuration and operating system installation procedures. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 84: Identify The Kit Components
Fully extend the rear sliding bracket of the rail. Position the rail end piece labeled Left Front facing inward and orient the rear end piece to align with the holes on the rear cabinet flanges. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 85: Secure The Rail Assemblies To The Cabinet
The supplied screws and washers are used to secure the rail assemblies to the front and rear of the cabinet. Note: For square hole cabinets, install the supplied conical washer before installing the screw. For unthreaded round hole cabinets, install only the screw without the conical washer. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 86: Install The Front Bezel
Align and insert the right end of the bezel onto the system. Press the release button and fit the left end of the bezel onto the system. Lock the bezel by using the key. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 87: Install The Strain Relief Bar, Route And Secure Cables
Align the holes on the SRB brackets with the pins on the slide rail, and push the brackets downward until they lock into place. Insert the ends of the SRB into the SRB brackets until it locks into place. Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 88: Installing The Strain Relief Bar
Run the hook-and-loop straps around the cables to secure the cable bundles. Bundle the cables gently, ensuring that you leave enough space for the cables to move when you slide the system out of the rack. Figure 46 Using hook-and-loop straps to secure cables Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 89: Chapter 11 Cabling Guidelines
When adding a new component to the rack, it should be possible to follow the existing cabling and port strategy Dell EMC recommends that the switches are installed in the middle of the rack, but it is also possible to position switches at the top of the rack. -
Page 90: Example Rack And Stack Configuration
Figure 47 Example Rack and Stack configuration Empty R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 Data Switch Data Switch Empty Management Switch Management Server R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 Empty Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 91: Chapter 12 Update The Install Database
CHAPTER 12 Update the Install Database This section provides information to update the install database after all installation and configuration work is completed. Update the install database........................... 92 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide... -
Page 92: Update The Install Database
Update the install database After all work is complete, use this procedure to update the install database. Procedure Open a web browser and navigate to the Dell EMC Business Services website at http://emc.force.com/ BusinessServices. In the Post Sales area, click Install Base Group.