high performance computing

38 U - Rack for hpcLine As 19-inch rack technology becomes increasingly widespread, new requirements are being placed on flexibility and configuration options. hpcLine racks are the basis for constructing rack configurations with all Fujitsu Siemens products, such as servers, operating devices and storage systems. Based on the industry standards DIN 41949 and IEC 297, hpcLine racks can also accommodate other products on the market that comply with these standards. The racks can easily be expanded both horizontally and vertically and integrate into existing DP environments. In particular, the stacking concept of this rack family offers new flexibility in creating configurations with variable height units. The hpcLine racks offer highly optimized cable management, passive ventilation with a large throughput for current and future IT products with high heat dissipation, as well as large vertical expandability with additional mounting locations for 19-inch devices.An essential design principle is to ensure ease of service-ability and maintenance of the installed components.

All hpcLine servers are available as rack versions; the rack servers in particular were designed for integration in racks. They require different amounts of space (height units) within the rack. There are no restrictions on mixing rack devices. In addition to the servers, there are also the storage subsystems, as well as various console switches, UPSs, modems, etc. for mounting. Additional options especially developed for rack installation include a console drawer (1U) with foldaway TFT monitor, touchpad and keyboard and a special rack keyboard.

As an end-to-end rack concept, the hpcLine rack also accommodates all other Fujitsu Siemens components, such as PRIMEPOWER and Fujitsu Siemens storage systems. Its compliance with standards means that competitors products or products from third-party vendors, such as electric door locks, smoke and water level detectors, and power supply components, can be installed.

The asymmetrical structure of the hpcLine racks permits the use of Fujitsu Siemens patented cable management concept for short cable lengths. Thanks to new cable conduits and an expanded management concept, all cables are routed in an orderly, service-friendly manner. This, in conjunction with the telescopic rails, means that servers can be removed from the rack during online operation. This permits maintenance and repair to be carried out as part of the high-availability functions of the servers (e.g. hot-plug hard disks, hot-plug fans).

Improved access control based on lockable doors ensures complete protection of the installed modules against tampering.

The wide choice of configuration options allows users not only to select the rack system that is ideal for them, but also to adapt their rack systems to cope with subsequent growth – without the need to invest in unnecessary rack space from the outset. In addition, the hpcLine racks can be placed in a row next to each other, even if they are fully equipped. The side panels remain on the rack to permit uniform ventilation, and internal cabling of the cabinets with each other is ensured. The side panels are locked from the inside and remain accessible even when the racks are fully equipped.

Ease of serviceability and maintenance

The rack servers and expansion modules are mounted on telescopic/sliding rails and can be withdrawn toward the front. This facilitates maintenance and upgrade operations by allowing technicians easy access to all the components in the slide-in module upon removal of the upper/side covers. The new cable management concept also plays its part in this by allowing reliable and orderly routing of cables. Hot-plug hard disks and hot-plug power supply modules can be exchanged online even more easily. The doors can be optionally mounted to open to the left or right and can easily be unhinged and replaced again by a single person. A U scale on which the height units are numbered and marked facilitates the installation and retrofitting of components.

Design:

Asymmetrical for ideal cable routing and ventilation

Capacity:

38 height units plus 3x2 height units vertically (up to 300 mm including cable space)

Shipment:

Fully mounted, including cables and final-tested ex works

Cable management:

Optimized cable routing for short cable lengths, with variable cable inlet from outside

Service:

Complete extraction thanks to telescopic rails for servers with hot replace components. Doors can be tool less unhinged. Modules also can mount on sliding rails.

Access protection:

The Rack has lockable doors, front and rear. Side and top panels bolted from inside

Dimensions: (H x W x D)

1825 x 700 x 940/1000mm = 38U