Index

100-volt power
Japan
SGI 2000-Series Base Module Power and Cooling Requirements
Onyx2 Deskside System Power and Cooling Requirements

13W3 connector
Monitors

220 volt chassis branch circuits
rack
Wiring Rack Chassis Branch Circuits

acoustics
Acoustics

additional documentation
Additional Documentation

air conditioning
Heat Output
failure
Cooling In Mission-Critical Installations
terminology
Air Conditioner Terminology

airflow
O2
Selecting a Location for an O2 System
Octane
Selecting a Location for an Octane System
Onyx2 deskside
Airflow in SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
Onyx2 Graphics Expansion Module
Airflow in Onyx2 Graphics Insert Modules
Onyx2 rack
Airflow for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
Origin Vault
Airflow in Origin200 and Origin Vault Systems
Origin200
Airflow in Origin200 and Origin Vault Systems
SGI 2000-series deskside
Airflow in SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
SGI 2000-series rack
Airflow for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems

amps, defined
Power Requirements

antistatic packaging
Electrostatic Discharge

ASCII terminal
Origin200 External Peripherals
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series Deskside or Onyx2 Deskside System
SGI 2000-Series Base Module External Peripherals
ASCII Terminals

base modules
Site Preparation for SGI 2000-Series and Onyx2 Base Modules and Deskside Systems

branch circuit grounding
Chassis Branch Circuit Grounding

Btu, defined
Air Conditioner Terminology

Btu/hr, defined
Air Conditioner Terminology

cable opening
Onyx2 rack
Cable Routing for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
SGI 2000-series rack
Cable Routing for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems

cable routing
Reviewing the Site's Physical Requirements

cable-management equipment
Installing Cable-Management Equipment

cables
power
Power Cables and Connectors
Installing Cable-Management Equipment
signal
Installing Cable-Management Equipment

cabling distance for monitors
Monitors

cabling issues
O2
O2 Cabling Issues
Octane
Octane Cabling Issues
Onyx2 deskside
Onyx2 Deskside System Cabling Issues
Onyx2 Graphics Expansion Module
Onyx2 Graphics Insert Module Cabling Issues
Onyx2 rack
Onyx2 Rack Chassis Cabling Requirements
Origin Peripherals rack
Origin Peripherals Rack Chassis Cabling Requirements
Origin Vault
Origin Vault SCSI-Cable Considerations
Origin200
Origin200 Cabling Issues
SGI 2000-series deskside
SGI 2000-Series Base Module Cabling Issues
SGI 2000-series rack
SGI 2000-Series Rack Chassis Cabling Requirements

carpeting
and acoustics
Acoustics
and ESD
Electrostatic Discharge

caster positions
Onyx2 deskside
Casters on SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
Onyx2 rack
Floor Loading for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
SGI 2000-series deskside
Casters on SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
SGI 2000-series rack
Floor Loading for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems

ceiling tiles
Acoustics

Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion
Converting Between U.S. Customary Measure and Metric Measure

chassis branch circuits
deskside
Wiring SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Chassis Branch Circuits
O2, Octane, Origin200, and Origin Vault
Wiring O2, Octane, Origin200, and Origin Vault Chassis Branch Circuits

chassis-to-chassis grounding
Grounding Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack Systems

checklist for site preparation
Site Preparation Checklist

circuit breaker
Wiring Chassis Branch Circuits

circuit breakers
Inrush Current
Wiring the Main Circuit

clearances
Onyx2 deskside
Airflow Clearance for SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
Onyx2 rack
Clearances for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems
Origin Peripherals rack
Clearances for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems
Origin Vault
Clearances for Origin200 and Origin Vault Systems
Origin200
Clearances for Origin200 and Origin Vault Systems
SGI 2000-series deskside
Airflow Clearance for SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
SGI 2000-series rack
Clearances for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems

connectors, power
Power Cables and Connectors

consultants
Organizing Activities

convenience outlets
Reviewing the Site's Physical Requirements

coordinator
Organizing Activities

CrayLink
Grounding Requirements
Wiring and Grounding Requirements for Origin200 and Origin Vault Systems
Origin200 Cabling Issues
Grounding Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack Systems
Grounding Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack Systems
SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis Internal Wiring
SGI 2000-Series Rack Chassis Cabling Requirements
Origin Peripherals Rack Chassis Cabling Requirements
Onyx2 Rack Chassis Cabling Requirements
Site Power and Power Cables
Chassis Branch Circuit Grounding
Wiring Rack Chassis Branch Circuits
defined
Site Preparation for SGI 2000-series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis

custom power cables
Reviewing the Site's Physical Requirements

dB
Acoustics

DB13W3 connector
Monitors

dBa
Acoustics

delivery route
Selecting a Delivery Route

differential SCSI
External SCSI Devices

distribution panel
Wiring Chassis Branch Circuits

doorways
Selecting a Delivery Route

drapes
and acoustics
Acoustics

earthing straps
Onyx2 racks
Grounding Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack Systems
SGI 2000-series racks
Grounding Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack Systems

earthing wrist strap
Electrostatic Discharge

earthing, branch circuit
Chassis Branch Circuit Grounding

electrical codes
Site Power and Power Cables

electrical distribution panel
Wiring Chassis Branch Circuits

electrical fires
Fire-Fighting Equipment With an Electrical Rating

electrical issues
Electrical Requirements

electrical storms
Lightning Protection

electromagnetic interference
Monitors
defined
Electromagnetic Interference

electrostatic discharge, defined
Electrostatic Discharge

elevators
Selecting a Delivery Route

emergency power shutdown control
Emergency Power-Off Switch

ergonomics
Ergonomic Requirements

external peripherals
O2
O2 External Peripherals
Octane
Octane External Peripherals
Onyx2 deskside
Onyx2 Deskside System External Peripherals
Onyx2 Graphics Expansion Module
Onyx2 Graphics Insert Module External Peripherals
Onyx2 rack
Onyx2 Rack Chassis External Peripherals
Origin Peripherals rack
Origin Peripherals Rack Chassis External Peripherals
Origin200
Origin200 External Peripherals
SGI 2000-series deskside
SGI 2000-Series Base Module External Peripherals
SGI 2000-series rack
SGI 2000-Series Rack Chassis External Peripherals

external SCSI devices
External SCSI Devices

Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion
Converting Between U.S. Customary Measure and Metric Measure

feet, Origin200 and Origin Vault
Feet on Origin200 and Origin Vault Systems

fire extinguishers
Fire-Fighting Equipment With an Electrical Rating

fire fighting equipment
Fire-Fighting Equipment With an Electrical Rating

flat reflective surfaces
Acoustics

floor loading
Onyx2 rack
Floor Loading for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
SGI 2000-series rack
Floor Loading for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems

fluctuating voltage
Power-Line Treatment

gas evacuation
Fire-Fighting Equipment With an Electrical Rating

graphics expansion module (GEM)
Site Preparation for Onyx2 Graphics Insert Modules

ground potential
Chassis Branch Circuit Grounding

grounding straps
Onyx2 racks
Grounding Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack Systems
SGI 2000-series racks
Grounding Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack Systems

grounding wrist strap
Electrostatic Discharge

grounding, branch circuit
Chassis Branch Circuit Grounding

hallways
Selecting a Delivery Route

Halon
Fire-Fighting Equipment With an Electrical Rating

harmonic factor
Total Harmonic Distortion

heat output, in general
Heat Output

humidity
Humidity

humidity gradient
Humidity Gradient

input filter capacitors
Inrush Current

input impedance
Inrush Current

inrush current, defined
Inrush Current

isolation transformers
Power-Line Treatment

Japan
and 100-volt power
SGI 2000-Series Base Module Power and Cooling Requirements
Onyx2 Deskside System Power and Cooling Requirements

keyboards
Keyboards

laptop computer, using as terminal
ASCII Terminals

leveling feet
Selecting a Delivery Route

licensed electrician
Site Power and Power Cables

lightning protection
Lightning Protection

line conditioners
Power-Line Treatment

line regulators
Power-Line Treatment

local regulations
Local Regulations

main circuit
Wiring the Main Circuit

metric measure
Converting Between U.S. Customary Measure and Metric Measure

mice
Mice

mission-critical installations
Cooling In Mission-Critical Installations

monitors
cabling distance
Monitors
physical characteristics
Monitors

motors
Reviewing the Site's Physical Requirements

multiple Onyx2 racks
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for Multiple SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems

multiple Origin Peripherals racks
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for Multiple SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems

multiple SGI 2000-series racks
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for Multiple SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems

noise levels
Acoustics

noise-generating equipment
Reviewing the Site's Physical Requirements

O2
Site Preparation for O2 Systems
airflow
Selecting a Location for an O2 System
cabling issues
O2 Cabling Issues
external peripherals
O2 External Peripherals
physical characteristics
O2 Specifications
power and cooling
O2 Power and Cooling Requirements
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for an O2 System

Octane
Site Preparation for Octane
airflow
Selecting a Location for an Octane System
cabling issues
Octane Cabling Issues
external peripherals
Octane External Peripherals
physical characteristics
Octane Specifications
power and cooling
Octane Power and Cooling Requirements
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for an Octane System

Onyx2 deskside
airflow
Airflow in SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
cabling issues
Onyx2 Deskside System Cabling Issues
caster positions
Casters on SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
clearances
Airflow Clearance for SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
external peripherals
Onyx2 Deskside System External Peripherals
physical characteristics
Onyx2 Deskside System Specifications
power and cooling
Onyx2 Deskside System Power and Cooling Requirements
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series Deskside or Onyx2 Deskside System
voltage requirements
Onyx2 Deskside System Power and Cooling Requirements

Onyx2 Graphics Expansion Module
Site Preparation for Onyx2 Graphics Insert Modules
airflow
Airflow in Onyx2 Graphics Insert Modules
cabling issues
Onyx2 Graphics Insert Module Cabling Issues
external peripherals
Onyx2 Graphics Insert Module External Peripherals
physical characteristics
Onyx2 Graphics Insert Module Specifications
power and cooling
Onyx2 Graphics Insert Module Power and Cooling Requirements
power cable
SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis Internal Wiring
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for an Onyx2 Graphics Insert Module

Onyx2 rack
airflow
Airflow for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
cable opening
Cable Routing for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
cabling issues
Onyx2 Rack Chassis Cabling Requirements
caster positions
Floor Loading for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
clearances
Clearances for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems
external peripherals
Onyx2 Rack Chassis External Peripherals
floor loading
Floor Loading for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
grounding straps
Grounding Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack Systems
PDU (power distribution unit)
SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis Internal Wiring
physical characteristics
Onyx2 Rack Chassis Specifications
power and cooling
Onyx2 Rack Chassis Power and Cooling Requirements
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack System

operating temperature
Heat Output

Origin Peripherals rack
cabling issues
Origin Peripherals Rack Chassis Cabling Requirements
clearances
Clearances for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems
external peripherals
Origin Peripherals Rack Chassis External Peripherals
physical characteristics
Origin Peripherals Rack Chassis Specifications
power and cooling
Origin Peripherals Rack Chassis Power and Cooling Requirements
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack System

Origin Vault
Site Preparation for Origin200 and Origin Vault
External SCSI Devices
cabling issues
Origin Vault SCSI-Cable Considerations
feet
Feet on Origin200 and Origin Vault Systems
physical characteristics
Origin Vault Specifications
power and cooling
Origin Vault Power and Cooling Requirements
SCSI cables
Origin Vault SCSI-Cable Considerations
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for an Origin200 or Origin Vault System

Origin Vault rack, PDU (power distribution unit)
SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis Internal Wiring

Origin200
Site Preparation for Origin200 and Origin Vault
airflow
Airflow in Origin200 and Origin Vault Systems
cabling issues
Origin200 Cabling Issues
external peripherals
Origin200 External Peripherals
feet
Feet on Origin200 and Origin Vault Systems
physical characteristics
Origin200 Specifications
power and cooling
Origin200 Power and Cooling Requirements
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for an Origin200 or Origin Vault System

Origin200 rack, PDU (power distribution unit)
SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis Internal Wiring

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overhead power lines
Lightning Protection

PDU (power distribution unit)
Onyx2 rack
SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis Internal Wiring
Origin Vault rack
SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis Internal Wiring
Origin200 rack
SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis Internal Wiring
SGI 2000-series rack
SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis Internal Wiring

peak current
Inrush Current

peak inrush current
Inrush Current

phase balancing
Phase Balancing

physical characteristics
monitors
Monitors
O2
O2 Specifications
Octane
Octane Specifications
Onyx2 deskside
Onyx2 Deskside System Specifications
Onyx2 Graphics Expansion Module
Onyx2 Graphics Insert Module Specifications
Onyx2 rack
Onyx2 Rack Chassis Specifications
Origin Peripherals rack
Origin Peripherals Rack Chassis Specifications
Origin Vault
Origin Vault Specifications
Origin200
Origin200 Specifications
SGI 2000-series deskside
SGI 2000-Series Base Module Specifications
SGI 2000-series rack
SGI 2000-Series Rack Chassis Specifications

power and cooling
O2
O2 Power and Cooling Requirements
Octane
Octane Power and Cooling Requirements
Onyx2 deskside
Onyx2 Deskside System Power and Cooling Requirements
Onyx2 Graphics Expansion Module
Onyx2 Graphics Insert Module Power and Cooling Requirements
Onyx2 rack
Onyx2 Rack Chassis Power and Cooling Requirements
Origin Peripherals rack
Origin Peripherals Rack Chassis Power and Cooling Requirements
Origin Vault
Origin Vault Power and Cooling Requirements
Origin200
Origin200 Power and Cooling Requirements
SGI 2000-series deskside
SGI 2000-Series Base Module Power and Cooling Requirements
SGI 2000-series rack
SGI 2000-Series Rack Chassis Power and Cooling Requirements

power cables
Power Cables and Connectors
Installing Cable-Management Equipment

power connectors
Power Cables and Connectors

power factor
Power Requirements

power factor, defined
Power Factor

power-company lines
Inrush Current

power-factor correction
Power Factor
Power-Line Treatment

power-line treatment
Power-Line Treatment

protection equipment
Safety and Protection Equipment

PS/2 keyboards
Keyboards

PS/2 mice
Mice

raised floors
Selecting a Final Location

room-level fire protection
Fire-Fighting Equipment With an Electrical Rating

safety equipment
Safety and Protection Equipment

SCSI
differential
External SCSI Devices
single-ended
External SCSI Devices

SCSI devices
External SCSI Devices

selecting a location
multiple Onyx2 racks
Selecting a Location for Multiple SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems
multiple Origin Peripherals racks
Selecting a Location for Multiple SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems
multiple SGI 2000-series racks
Selecting a Location for Multiple SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems
O2
Selecting a Location for an O2 System
Octane
Selecting a Location for an Octane System
Onyx2 deskside
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series Deskside or Onyx2 Deskside System
Onyx2 Graphics Expansion Module
Selecting a Location for an Onyx2 Graphics Insert Module
Onyx2 rack
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack System
Origin Peripherals rack
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack System
Origin Vault
Selecting a Location for an Origin200 or Origin Vault System
Origin200
Selecting a Location for an Origin200 or Origin Vault System
SGI 2000-series deskside
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series Deskside or Onyx2 Deskside System
SGI 2000-series rack
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack System

serial ASCII terminal
Origin200 External Peripherals
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series Deskside or Onyx2 Deskside System
SGI 2000-Series Base Module External Peripherals
ASCII Terminals

serial cable
ASCII Terminals

serial connectors
ASCII Terminals

serial switchbox
ASCII Terminals

SGI 2000-series
defined
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SGI 2000-series deskside
airflow
Airflow in SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
cabling issues
SGI 2000-Series Base Module Cabling Issues
caster positions
Casters on SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
clearances
Airflow Clearance for SGI 2000-Series Deskside and Onyx2 Deskside Systems
external peripherals
SGI 2000-Series Base Module External Peripherals
physical characteristics
SGI 2000-Series Base Module Specifications
power and cooling
SGI 2000-Series Base Module Power and Cooling Requirements
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series Deskside or Onyx2 Deskside System
voltage requirements
SGI 2000-Series Base Module Power and Cooling Requirements

SGI 2000-series rack
airflow
Airflow for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
cable opening
Cable Routing for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
cabling issues
SGI 2000-Series Rack Chassis Cabling Requirements
caster positions
Floor Loading for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
clearances
Clearances for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack Systems
external peripherals
SGI 2000-Series Rack Chassis External Peripherals
floor loading
Floor Loading for SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Systems
grounding straps
Grounding Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack Systems
PDU (power distribution unit)
SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis Internal Wiring
physical characteristics
SGI 2000-Series Rack Chassis Specifications
power and cooling
SGI 2000-Series Rack Chassis Power and Cooling Requirements
selecting a location
Selecting a Location for an SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, or Onyx2 Rack System

SGI 2100
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SGI 2200
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SGI 2400
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SGI 2800
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signal cables
Installing Cable-Management Equipment

sine wave
Power-Line Treatment

single-ended SCSI
External SCSI Devices

site personnel
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site preparation, overview
Organizing Activities

sound baffles
Acoustics

spikes
Power-Line Treatment

SPS (standby power supply)
Power Factor
Inrush Current
Power-Line Treatment

square wave
Power-Line Treatment

SSE
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Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack System Recommended Clearances
Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack System Recommended Clearances

standby power supply (SPS)
Power Factor
Inrush Current
Power-Line Treatment

static electricity
Electrostatic Discharge

superwide monitor
Monitors

surges
Power-Line Treatment

system support engineers
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Technical Publications Library
Additional Documentation

THD (total harmonic distortion), defined
Total Harmonic Distortion

thermal gradient
Thermal Gradient

thermal issues
Thermal Requirements

thermal load, calculating
Calculating Thermal Load

three phase power
Phase Balancing

tons of air conditioning, defined
Air Conditioner Terminology

tools, useful
Prepare to Receive Shipment

total harmonic distortion (THD), defined
Total Harmonic Distortion

transformer
Chassis Branch Circuit Grounding

transients
Power-Line Treatment

uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
Power Factor
Inrush Current
Power-Line Treatment

unreliable power
Power-Line Treatment

UPS (uninterruptible power supply)
Power Factor
Inrush Current
Power-Line Treatment

U.S. customary measure
Converting Between U.S. Customary Measure and Metric Measure

VA (volt-amps)
Power Requirements
Power-Line Treatment

vibration
Vibration

video monitors
Monitors

voltage requirements
Voltage Requirements
Onyx2 deskside
Onyx2 Deskside System Power and Cooling Requirements
SGI 2000-series deskside
SGI 2000-Series Base Module Power and Cooling Requirements

volts, defined
Power Requirements

wall coverings, and acoustics
Acoustics

watts, defined
Power Requirements

wrist strap
Electrostatic Discharge

XTown
Grounding Requirements
Wiring and Grounding Requirements for Origin200 and Origin Vault Systems
Origin200 Cabling Issues
Grounding Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack Systems
Grounding Multiple SGI 2000-Series or Onyx2 Rack Systems
SGI 2000-Series, Origin Peripherals, and Onyx2 Rack Chassis Internal Wiring
Site Power and Power Cables
Chassis Branch Circuit Grounding
Wiring Rack Chassis Branch Circuits