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Converting your server to a rackmount server

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To remove the side panel:

1

Lay the case on its side so the three captive thumbscrews are at the top.

2

Loosen the three captive thumbscrews that secure the side panel to the 
server case. These screws cannot be removed.

Important

Loosen only the captive thumbscrews that are surrounded 
by black metal.

Captive thumbscrews

Summary of Contents for 960

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Page 3: ... shield 9 Rotating and installing the front cover drive faceplate 12 Installing the rackmount handles 12 Installing the front cover and top panel 13 Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet 14 Installing the inner rails 15 Attaching the rail assemblies to the rackmount cabinet brackets 16 Installing the rackmount cabinet brackets and the rail assemblies 18 Mounting the server into the rackm...

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Page 5: ...60 or Gateway 980 server into a rackmount cabinet Read this guide to learn how to Convert a Gateway server into a rackmount configured server See Converting your server to a rackmount server on page 4 Install a Gateway rackmount server into a rackmount server cabinet See Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet on page 14 ...

Page 6: ...le kit if you are converting your server to a rackmount server Rackmount rail kit Install the rackmount rail kit on Gateway 960 or Gateway 980 servers Rackmount handle kit Rackmount rail kit 8 hex screws 6 32 0 25 2 rackmount handles Inner rail Middle rail Outer rail 2 rackmount cabinet bracket sets 4 brackets 2 rail assemblies 10 screws for the inner rails 10 screws and hex head nuts for the rail...

Page 7: ...ompanion CD SCCD that shipped with your server Stability Make sure that your Gateway server is stable in the rackmount cabinet and mounted according to the rackmount instructions in this installation guide Input supply Check the power rating label on the back of your server to make sure that the power supply circuits are adequate for the server power requirements Overloading the power supply circu...

Page 8: ...e general installation process will be similar To convert your server to a rackmount server you need to complete the following tasks in sequence 1 Remove the front cover side and top panels and feet 2 Remove and rotate the drives drive bay adapters and EMI shield 90 degrees 3 Rotate and install the front cover drive faceplates 4 Install the rackmount handles 5 Install the front cover and top panel...

Page 9: ...o remove the front cover 1 Turn off your server then disconnect the power cord and all other cables connected to the server 2 Unlock the hot swappable RAID bay cover door press the cover release latch on each side of the front cover then pull the cover away from the case Phillips screwdriver Needle nose pliers Cover release latch Lock Cover release latch ...

Page 10: ...ackmount Cabinet www gateway com To remove the top panel 1 Remove the two top panel screws on the back of the case 2 Slide the top panel toward the back of the case then lift the panel up and away from the case Top panel screw Top panel screw ...

Page 11: ... Lay the case on its side so the three captive thumbscrews are at the top 2 Loosen the three captive thumbscrews that secure the side panel to the server case These screws cannot be removed Important Loosen only the captive thumbscrews that are surrounded by black metal Captive thumbscrews ...

Page 12: ...re the side panel in case you need to reinstall it later To remove the server feet 1 Use needle nose pliers to grip the server foot anchor pull the anchor straight out then remove the server foot OR Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the server foot anchor up pull the anchor straight out then remove the server foot 2 Repeat Step 1 for the three remaining server feet ...

Page 13: ...on it will be in when you mount it in the server cabinet 2 Unplug the data and power cables from the back the drive 3 Press the release latch on each side of the drive and pull the drive out If you have difficulty pressing the latch on the side of the drive where the diskette drive is located press the release latch on each side of the diskette drive and temporarily pull the drive part of the way ...

Page 14: ...a Rackmount Cabinet www gateway com 4 Repeat Step 2 and 3 for each drive 5 Press the release latch on each side of the empty drive bay adapter and pull the adapter out 6 Repeat Step 5 for each empty drive bay adapter 7 Remove the EMI shield ...

Page 15: ... the rackmount orientation and slide the drives into the drive bays Make sure that the drives lock into the bays 2 Plug the power and data cables into the back of each drive 3 Rotate the empty drive bay adapters for the rackmount orientation and slide the adapters into the drive bays Make sure that the adapters lock into the bays 4 Install the EMI shield ...

Page 16: ...ward to remove the drive bay faceplates from the front cover then pull the faceplates away from the front cover 2 Rotate the faceplates 90 degrees then snap them into the front cover slots that correspond to the drive bays you will not use Installing the rackmount handles Tools you need to complete this task Rackmount kit parts you need to complete this task Phillips screwdriver 8 hex screws 6 32 ...

Page 17: ...Attach the handle with four Phillips hex head screws from the accessory kit 2 Attach the second handle to the opposite side of the server Installing the front cover and top panel To install the front cover and top panel 1 After converting to the rackmount server configuration reinstall the top panel 2 Reinstall the front cover 3 Go to Installing your server into a rackmount cabinet on page 14 Scre...

Page 18: ...figuration shown in the following instructions the general installation process will be similar To install your server into a rackmount cabinet you need to complete the following tasks in sequence 1 Install the inner rails on each side of the server 2 Attach the rail assemblies to the rackmount cabinet brackets 3 Install the rackmount cabinet brackets and the rail assemblies 4 Mount the server int...

Page 19: ...unt kit parts you need to complete this task To install the inner rails on the server 1 Slide the inner rail out then slide the white release latch toward the end of the rail Pull the inner rail out of the rail assembly Phillips screwdriver Inner rail Middle rail Outer rail 2 rail assemblies 10 screws 8 32 8 0mm Release latch Inner rail ...

Page 20: ... accessory kit Make sure that the white release latch is positioned toward the front of the case with the latch facing out 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the other rail on the case Attaching the rail assemblies to the rackmount cabinet brackets Tools you need to complete this task Release latch Release latch Screws Phillips screwdriver Small adjustable wrench ...

Page 21: ... the rail assemblies to the rackmount cabinet brackets 1 Lay a front and back rackmount cabinet bracket on a flat work surface as shown 2 Place the rail assembly inside the brackets 2 rail assemblies the inner rails have been removed and attached to the server 10 M4 screws 8 32 8 0mm 10 M4 nuts 2 rackmount cabinet bracket sets ...

Page 22: ... the holes on the rail assembly and loosely secure the rail assembly to the brackets with hex head nuts 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to connect the second set of rackmount cabinet brackets to the other rail assembly Installing the rackmount cabinet brackets and the rail assemblies Tools you need to complete this task Middle rail Outer rail Screws Nuts Phillips screwdriver Small adjustable wrench ...

Page 23: ...ion one bracket and rail assembly into the rackmount cabinet Make sure that the rail assembly is closed not extended Align the assembly on the front and back vertical mounting rails 2 Attach the rackmount cabinet bracket to the front vertical mounting rail with the appropriate nuts and screws provided by the rackmount cabinet manufacturer 3 Attach the back rackmount bracket to the back vertical mo...

Page 24: ...ddle rail if required until the five screws that are loosely securing the rail assembly to the brackets are visible 5 Tighten the five screws and hex head nuts that hold the rail assembly to the brackets 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to install the other rail assembly and brackets Middle rail ...

Page 25: ...e server into the cabinet 1 Slide the middle rails forward until they click and lock into the fully extended position 2 Lift the server to the same height as the middle rails then align the inner rails on the server with middle rails Warning To avoid injury or damage to the server we recommend that two people lift the server ...

Page 26: ...icks The server should move smoothly without binding after the first installation If the server does not slide smoothly make sure that all rails and brackets are aligned correctly If the server jams slide the white release latch toward the front of the server and pull the server to the fully extended position then push it closed again Tips Tricks When you press the white release latches you may ha...

Page 27: ...ront of the cabinet until the middle rails lock into the outer rails You will feel the latch lock into place 5 Slide the white release latches toward the front of the server then push the server back into the cabinet until the inner rails lock into place 6 Connect the power cord and device cables as required ...

Page 28: ...ure the server in the rackmount cabinet 1 Close the back door of the rackmount cabinet then lock it if necessary 2 Push the server back into the cabinet until the rackmount handles press against the cabinet s front vertical mounting rails 3 Install screws supplied by the rackmount cabinet manufacturer into the four mounting holes on the rackmount handles 4 Close the front cabinet door then lock it...

Page 29: ...ilable on the Server Companion CD SCCD that shipped with your server To view documents 1 Insert the Server Companion CD into the CD drive on a computer running a Windows operating system The Gateway Application and Driver Recovery window opens 2 Click Documentation The server document list opens 3 Click the title of the document you want to view The document opens To access the files manually open...

Page 30: ...online support is available 24 hours per day 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers product specifications tutorials and personalized information about your system Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support gateway com To see an overview of the eSupport Web site click Take a Tour The tour guides you through the available features Take a guided tour of the eSupport site ...

Page 31: ...cknowledgments 1 800 GATEWAY ActiveCPR ALR AnyKey black and white spot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway Country gateway net Gateway stylized logo Perfect Scholar Solo TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Gateway Astro Gateway Wo...

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