IBM 866011U - Netfinity 5500 - 8660, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Rack installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing a server in
a rack and for removing a server from a rack.
The server comes with all the rack installation hardware
(rack model only). Review the preinstallation information in
“Before you begin”; then, continue with “Installing and
removing the server.”
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Caution
Do not place any object weighing more than
50 kg (110 lbs) on top of the rack model of the
server.
Before you begin
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You will need the following items:
– An assortment of small screwdrivers
– 8-inch adjustable wrench or pliers
Some of the installation procedures require three
people.
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To ensure rack stability, plan the installation of
servers in the rack starting from the bottom. For
more information, refer to the IBM Netfinity Rack
Configurator program provided with ServerGuide.
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Review the documentation that comes with the rack
enclosure for safety or cabling considerations.
Ensure that the planned installation is within the
rack's guidelines for heat generation, electrical
requirements, air flow, and mechanical loading.
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Verify that the rack can meet the operating
parameters, as detailed in “Specifications” on
page 75.
Installing and removing the server:
During
the installation procedure, you must install parts on the
rack and the server. This process can be divided into two
parts:
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Preparing the rack
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Installing the server in the rack
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