Page 2 - CSE-RACK14U Mini-Rack Cabinet User’s Guide
CSE-RACK14U Mini-Rack Cabinet User’s Guide ii The information in this User’s Guide has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the inform...
Page 3 - Preface; About this Manual
0-iii Preface About this Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology professionals, service personnel and technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of Supermicro's CSE-RACK14U mini-rack cabinet. Installation and maintenance should...
Page 4 - Notes
CSE-RACK14U Mini-Rack Cabinet User’s Guide 0-iv Notes
Page 5 - Table of Contents
v Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 1-1 1-1 Overview ............................................................................................. 1-1 1-2 Specifications ...............................
Page 6 - -3 Gauge Label Indicators
CSE-RACK14U Mini-Rack Cabinet User’s Guide vi Door Filter (Optional) .............................................................................. 4-2 4-3 Gauge Label Indicators .................................................................... 4-2 4-4 Cable Egress Holes ............................
Page 7 - Overview
1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The CSE-RACK14U mini-rack cabinet is optimized for office, small/medium businesses (SMB), research and academic institutions and professional studio environments (movie animation, music production, and so on). The 14U space of the mini-rack cabinet supports an...
Page 8 - Features
CSE-RACK14U Mini-Rack Cabinet User’s Guide 1-2 1-4 Features The mini-rack cabinet offers the following features: • Supports EIA 19" rackmount servers with regular square mounting holes • Ideal for office environments - 30.64 inches high, same height as regular office furniture • Detachable and l...
Page 9 - Contacting Supermicro
1-3 Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: [email protected] (General Information) [email protected] (Technical Support) Web Site: www....
Page 11 - Electrical Safety Precautions; General Safety Precautions
2-1 Chapter 2 System Safety 2-1 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself and the equipment from harm and damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, dis...
Page 12 - ESD Peculations; Rack Precautions
CSE-RACK14U Mini-Rack Cabinet User’s Guide 2-2 2-3 ESD Peculations Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components...
Page 13 - Unpacking the System
3-1 Chapter 3 Setup and Installation This section covers setup and installation of the CSE-RACK14U mini-rack cabinet. 3-1 Unpacking the System Follow the steps below to unpack the rack from its shipping container. Step1: Inspect the Shipping Container You should inspect the box the rack was shipped ...
Page 15 - Chapter 3: Setup and Installation
3-3 Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Step 5: Lift Out Rack Unit Lift out the rack unit from the shipping container base. Take care not to damage the rack unit when removing it from the base. Step 6: Inspect Rack Unit Inspect the rack unit to make sure it is free of defects. If the rack itself shows...
Page 16 - Choosing a Setup Location; Component Mounting Considerations; Ambient Operating Temperature
CSE-RACK14U Mini-Rack Cabinet User’s Guide 3-4 3-2 Choosing a Setup Location Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You will also nee...
Page 17 - Reliable Ground
3-5 Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power...
Page 19 - Mobility and Stability; Casters and Brakes
4-1 Chapter 4 Features This chapter covers features and their uses in the CSE-RACK14U mini-rack cabinet. These features are shown below in Figure 4-1 . 4-1 Mobility and Stability The CSE-RACK14U mini-rack cabinet is fully mobile with four casters and can be stabilized with four support stands. Caste...
Page 20 - Supporting Stands; Cabinet Door; Removing the Door; Door Lock; Gauge Label Indicators
CSE-RACK14U Mini-Rack Cabinet User’s Guide 4-2 Supporting Stands The mini-rack cabinet has support stands at each corner that can be screwed down to support and stabilize the cabinet. Before installing equipment in the mini-rack cabinet, be sure to secure it with the support stands first. When movin...
Page 21 - Cable Egress Holes
4-3 Chapter 4: Features 4-4 Cable Egress Holes Eight detachable floor holes are placed in the rear of the CSE-RACK14U mini-rack cabinet for use in threading cabling or wiring safely through the cabinet to power outlets or network ports at the bottom or rear of the cabinet. The CSE-RACK14U mini-rack ...
Page 23 - Disclaimer
Disclaimer The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expect...
