Name: Stratus ftServer 2900 Series
Brand: Stratus
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

To Next Page

Stratus Technologies

R786-03

Stratus ftServer 29x0, 49x0, and 69x0 Systems: Site

Planning and Installation Guide

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Preface11
Site Planning for Ftserver 2900, 4900, and 6900 Systems17
- Site Planning Overview17
  - The Stratus Activeservice Network19
- Site Planning Checklist19
- Table 1-1. Ethernet Pcie Adapters20
Chapter 222
- Redundant Power Sources22
- System Documentation23
- Table 1-2. Ftserver 2900, 4900, and 6900 System Documentation23
- Table 1-3. Additional System Documentation for Windows-Based Systems24
- Table 1-4. Additional System Documentation for Linux-Based Systems25
- Table 1-5. Additional System Documentation for Vmware Vsphere-Based Systems25
Electrical Power Planning27
- Redundant Power Sources27
- AC Power and HVAC Service Requirements28
- Selecting a UPS Unit for Ftserver Systems32
  - Communicating with a UPS over a Network32
  - Connecting a System Directly to a UPS33
- Power Cord Summary33
- Grounding Requirements36
- Table 2-13. System Power (Jumper) Cables to Connect Ftserver Systems to Pdus36
Space Planning37
- Room Requirements37
- Planning for Cables39
Communications Line Planning41
Chapter 442
- Supported Host Bus Adapters42
- Supported Storage Systems42
- Table 4-1. Hbas Supported by Ftserver 2900, 4900, and 6900 Systems42
- Table 4-2. Storage Systems Supported by Ftserver 2900, 4900, and 6900 Systems42
- Connections from Storage Systems to Ftserver Systems43
- Ethernet Cables45
  - Table 4-4. Customer-Supplied Ethernet Cables46
  - Category-6/Category-6A Cables48
- Telephone Line Connections49
- N O T E S49
Rack Configuration Planning51
- Using Pdus51
- Determining PDU Requirements52
- Table 5-1. Current and Rack-Space Requirements53
- Example of PDU Usage Calculation54
- Table 5-2. Calculating A-Side PDU and Rack-Space Requirements54
- Table 5-3. Example: Current and Rack-Space Requirements (208 Volts)54
- Table 5-4. Example: Calculating A-Side PDU and Rack-Space Requirements55
Cabinet and Monitor Requirements57
- Cabinet Requirements57
- Figure 6-1. Rail Clearance60
- Monitor Requirements61
Site Planning for Peripheral Components63
- Ftscalable Storage System Requirements63
- Table 7-1. Site Planning for Ftscalable Storage G3 Systems63
Chapter 764
- Keyboard Requirements64
- Table 7-2. V115 Keyboard: Specifications64
- Peripheral Components for Windows-Based Systems65
- Table 7-3. PCI Adapters and Peripheral Components: Windows-Based Systems65
- Peripheral Components for Linux-Based Systems66
- Table 7-4. PCI Adapters and Peripheral Components: Linux-Based Systems66
- Peripheral Components for Vmware Vsphere-Based Systems67
- Table 7-5. PCI Adapters and Peripheral Components: Vmware Vsphere-Based Systems67
- Table67
Before You Install the System69
- Safety Considerations69
- Safety Notices69
- Consignes de Sécurité72
Installing the System in a Cabinet79
- Figure 9-1. System Components80
- PDU Components84
Connecting the System Components and Peripherals103
Chapter 10104
- PCI Adapters104
- System Ports and Backplane105
- Figure 10-1. System Ports105
- Managing Cables106
- Connecting a Monitor, Mouse, and Keyboard106
- Connecting the Ftserver System to External Storage Systems106
  - Connecting Ftserver Systems to the Network for Iscsi Access107
- Connecting the VTM Ports to a Network109
- Connecting the External Modem109
- Figure 10-2. Connecting Cables to the Modem110
- Connecting Tape Drives (Windows- and Linux-Based Systems)111
- Figure 10-3. Mini-SAS (SFF-8088) Connector111
- Next Steps112
- Figure 10-4. Connecting a Tape Drive to an Ftserver System112
Connecting the System to Electrical Power113
- System Power Overview113
- Connecting the System to AC Power (Mains)114
- Connecting the System Directly to a UPS115
- Figure 11-1. Connecting a System Directly to AC Power115
- Figure 11-2. Connecting a System to a UPS117
- Connecting Systems to Power through Pdus118
- Figure 11-3. Connecting the Systems Directly to Pdus119
- Next Steps120
Appendix A. System Specifications121
- System Specifications121
- Figure A-1. Ftserver 2900, 4900, or 6900 System: CPU-I/O Enclosures: Front View122
- Table A-1. Cabinet Dimensions123
- Table A-2. Ftserver 2900, 4900, 6900 System Unit Specifications124
- Pcie Adapter Specifications126
- Table A-3. Pcie Adapter Specifications126
- AAP87600 PDU Specifications127
- Figure A-2. AAP87600PDU128
- Table A-4. AAP87600 PDU: Specifications129
Appendix B. Electrical Circuit and Wiring Information131
- Fault Protection Requirements131
- Grounding Considerations131
- Circuit Wiring Diagrams132
- Ftserver Enclosure Power Input Labeling133
Appendix C. Hardware Replacement and System Support143
Index145

Questions and Answers:

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Stratus ftServer 2900 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Stratus ftServer 2900 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Stratus
Model	ftServer 2900 Series
Category	Server
Language	English

Related product manuals

Stratus ftServer 4500

114 pages

Stratus ftServer 4900 Series

148 pages

Stratus ftServer 2900 Series User Manual

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Stratus ftServer 2900 Series Specifications

Related product manuals