Page 3 - Contents
Contents Rack Side Air Distribution Unit i General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - General Information; Introduction; network equipment above or below the unit
Rack Side Air Distribution Unit 1 General Information Introduction The Rack Side Air Distribution Unit is a rack mountable fan system that installs within most EIA-310-D enclosures. The Rack Side Air Distribution Unit moves air from the front of the rack enclosure to the side intake of the networkin...
Page 5 - Safety information
General Information 2 Rack Side Air Distribution Unit Safety information Warn in g Read and save this manual. This manual contains important safety instructions for the proper installation and use of this product. Disconnect power to the enclosure before installing the Rack Side Air Distribution Uni...
Page 6 - Inventory; Receiving and inspection; or your APC reseller.; Item Description
General Information Rack Side Air Distribution Unit 3 Inventory * one extra has been included Receiving and inspection Inspect the shipping package and its contents for shipping damage and make sure that all parts were received. Report any damage immediately to the shipping agent, and report missing...
Page 7 - Installation; Tools required—not provided; P2 Phillips screwdriver
4 Rack Side Air Distribution Unit Installation Tools required—not provided Equipment placement considerations The Rack Side Air Distribution Unit moves conditioned air from the front of the rack enclosure to the side intake of the networking equipment. Do not block the Rack Side Air Distribution Uni...
Page 8 - Air-turning vane configurations; Change the air discharge to the left side of the unit.; Remove the air discharge plate by; Left
Installation Rack Side Air Distribution Unit 5 Air-turning vane configurations The Rack Side Air Distribution Unit is configured at the factory to discharge air out the right side of the unit. Check your product airflow needs and, if necessary, adjust the air-turning vane configuration during the in...
Page 9 - Assemble the air-turning vane to the mounting rail; Install two caged nuts into the mounting rail.; Downflow
Installation 6 Rack Side Air Distribution Unit Assemble the air-turning vane to the mounting rail 1. Install two caged nuts into the mounting rail. 2. Attach the turning vane to the mounting rails using two thumb screws. Downflow Upflow
Page 10 - Installing the mounting rails
Installation Rack Side Air Distribution Unit 7 Installing the mounting rails The Rack Side Air Distribution Unit mounts to the rack in a 2U-space with the option of allowing the user to easily pull the unit out on the mouting rails, or to lock it in place with the additional screws provided. 1. Loca...
Page 12 - Tighten the two adjustment screws as shown.
Installation Rack Side Air Distribution Unit 9 5. Tighten the two adjustment screws as shown. 6. Loosen the air-turning vane thumb screws to adjust the width of the air-turning vane.
Page 13 - of your equipment. Retighten the thumb screws.; Install the fan assembly into the mounting rails; of the fan assembly into the mounting rails.; Side view
Installation 10 Rack Side Air Distribution Unit 7. Adjust the width and position of the air-turning vane to direct air flow over the side air intakes of your equipment. Retighten the thumb screws. Install the fan assembly into the mounting rails 1. With the front of the fan assembly facing the front...
Page 14 - of the unit, and slide the unit back as far as it will go.; Lock the unit to the enclosure
Installation Rack Side Air Distribution Unit 11 2. Slide the fan assembly towards the rear of the enclosure. Press in the locking tabs on each side of the unit, and slide the unit back as far as it will go. Lock the unit to the enclosure 1. Use four M6 × 16 mm Phillips head screws and four plastic w...
Page 15 - Connect the power supply
Installation 12 Rack Side Air Distribution Unit Connect the power supply 1. Using one of the supplied power cords, connect the female end to one of the input sockets on the rear of the unit. Plug the male end into the UPS or other socket that provides protected power. 2. To provide redundant power t...
Page 16 - Operation; Features and controls; Fan power switches
Rack Side Air Distribution Unit 13 Operation Features and controls The Rack Side Air Distribution Unit has two LEDs on the front that indicate the status of the fans. Each fan is controlled by a switch located on the back of the unit. Each line is protected by a separate circuit breaker. LED fan sta...
Page 17 - Start-Up and fan test; during normal fan operation.
Operation 14 Rack Side Air Distribution Unit Start-Up and fan test 1. Apply power to Fan 1 by pressing the corresponding switch on the rear of the unit. 2. Listen for the fan to start running and check the fan LED on the front panel. The LED is green during normal fan operation. 3. Turn off Fan 1, a...
Page 18 - Warranty and Service; Limited warranty; Warranty limitations; Except as provided herein,; makes no warranties, express or implied, including warranties; Some jurisdictions do not permit; Obtaining service; will try to help you solve the problem by phone.; number and daytime phone number a copy of the sales receipt
Rack Side Air Distribution Unit 15 Warranty and Service Limited warranty APC warrants the Rack Side Air Distribution Unit to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing,...
Page 19 - Specifications
16 Rack Side Air Distribution Unit Specifications Electrical Power source 200–240V; 50/60 Hz Rated current (both fans) 0.75A Dimensions Shipping carton (H × W ×D) 9.5 × 26 × 31 in(241 × 660 × 787 mm) Fan assembly(H × W ×D) 3.44 × 16.98 × 26.34 in(87.38 × 431.29 × 668.99 mm) Weights Net weight (unit ...
Page 20 - APC Worldwide Customer Support
*990-1937-001* APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Visit the APC Web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests.– www.apc.com (Corporate Headquarter...