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Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Server
Installing the Server In a Rack
Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional)
The CMA is shipped assembled for installation to the rear of the right-hand slide rails (when facing the
rear of the server). The CMA is reversible so that you can mount it to the rear of either the right or left
slide rails. However, you must remove and reposition the CMA tabs so that the hinges open correctly.
To reverse the CMA, use the following procedure:
Step 1
Orient the CMA so that the “TOP” stamp on the CMA arms are facing upward (see
Step 2
Reverse the entire CMA assembly 180 degrees, keeping the “TOP” stamp on the CMA arms facing
upward.
Step 3
Loosen the captive thumbscrew on each CMA arm.
Step 4
Remove the CMA tab from each arm.Slide the CMA tab forward until its pegs can be removed from the
keyed holes on the CMA arms.
Step 5
Install the inner CMA tab with the spring-loaded peg onto the CMA arm that is closest to the server (the
inner CMA arm). The tab fits onto the side of the arm that is opposite the captive thumbscrew.
a.
Insert the pegs on the CMA tab into the keyed holes on the CMA arm and slide the tab to lock the
pegs in place.
b.
Tighten the captive thumbscrew.
Step 6
Install the CMA tab with no spring-loaded tab onto the CMA arm that is farthest from the server (the
outer CMA arm).The tab fits onto the side of the arm that is opposite the captive thumbscrew.
a.
Insert the pegs on the CMA tab into the keyed holes on the CMA arm and slide the tab to lock the
pegs in place.
b.
Tighten the captive thumbscrew.
Step 7
Install the CMA to the slide rails using the procedure in
Installing the Cable Management Arm
Figure 2-5
Reversing the Cable Management Arm
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“TOP” stamp on CMA arms
3
Inner CMA tab attaches to CMA arm closest
to server
2
Captive thumbscrews on CMA arms
4
Outer CMA tab attaches to CMA arm farthest
from server
Orientation for mounting to left
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lide rail
Orientation for mounting to right
s
lide rail
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