Power Switch Cover for a V2200?

[A. Daniel King_1]

Hi, folks -

I'm looking at V2200's power switch. Not the key switch, but the nasty black circuit-breaker looking beast near the floor on the other (right-hand, as viewed from the front) side. Has anyone ever accidentally tripped this beast? Is it indeed a circuit breaker or just a power switch?

More importantly, does HP (or anyone else) maufacture a cover for said beast? A cover that still allows you to remove/replace the side panel back on the machine? I'd like to be able to visually inspect the cards and connections without worrying about tripping this switch!

Thanks in advance.

[Robert_Jewell]

It is a circuit breaker and will remove AC from your box quite quickly if tripped. I have worked with several V class and have never heard of the breaker being accidentally tripped. I also have never seen any with a cover either. The switch does require a little bit of force to throw too, if that offers any bit of comfort.

-Bob

[Jeff Schussele]

NO they don't make one.
But I wish they did for the keyswitch.
I've had several keys snapped off by id10ts either walking too close or moving equip around that bumped into it. It's a PITA to dig out the stub with needle-nose or worse - find 'em so I can turn it on/off.
The problem would be solved IF you could just take the key out whilst it was on....BUT NOOOOO we can't have that.....

And Robert's correct, it takes a lot of force to throw that switch. I doubt that you could "accidently" do it.

Rgds,
Jeff

[Patrick Wessel]

Daniel,
I know one CE who did accidentally flip that switch (yes, it's just a switch, no circuit breaker) After that experience covered the customer the switches of all of their V-Classes. They put just a sheet metal U over the switch

Jeff,
Can you please explain why you can't take the key out of the switch when the system is up. Is it a company policy?

[Jeff Schussele]

Hi Patrick,

No it's not a company policy thing, especially after the first was broken.
It's the lock itself - you *can't* remove the key in the ON position - only at the DC OFF position can the key be physically removed.
Now these are 2500s & 2600s I'm referring to, but I think the same applies to the 2200 series.

Rgds,
Jeff

[A. Daniel King_1]

I'm looking at a v2200 with no key in the slot. It responds to ping, and I can log in.

I even looked in the slot to assure there was no broken key. I guess this does not apply to the 2200.

[Jeff Schussele]

Daniel,

Well, that's certainly interesting, specially considering that you can upgrade a 2250 to a 2500 or 2600. I've only worked w/25-2600s & none I've had could you remove the key in the ON position.

Patrick - could you check on this. Are keys removable on 2200 series out of the factory, but not on 2500s or 2600s?

Rgds,
Jeff

[Patrick Wessel]

Jeff,
All V-Class server use the same chassis and exactly the same panel that includes the key-switch, TOC-Button, LCD??? no matter if it's a V22x0 or V2500/V2600
The switch has 4 positions not just off and on. You are not able to remove the key in the first on position. Turn it to the end position to remove the key

[Jeff Schussele]

Patrick,

Thanks, I've learned something today. Was totally unaware of this as the other positions are unlabeled. Wish I'd known that a while back as the data ctr where I had 4 V2500s was, hmmm let's say *crowded*...which certainly contributed to the key problem.
Fortunately the rooms in which the 2600s I work with now are quite spacious & it's not an issue now.
But I have to say that stacking Vs is certainly a test of a raised floor's strength & watching the CEs do it is quite interesting as they weigh a 1/2 ton apiece - it's quite a dance they do with that lift......

Thanks,
Jeff