Reference information
Use this information to learn more about the tasks associated with a system installation.
Installing rack-mounted and factory-racked servers
Use this information to learn about installing rack-mounted and factory-racked servers.
Note:
The screws included in the shipment are used to secure the drawer to the rack. Use these screws if
you are moving the rack and drawer to another location, or if you are in an area prone to vibrations or
earthquakes.
Installing the rack-mounted server
You might need to install a rack-mounted server. Use this procedure to perform this task.
To install the rack-mounted server, complete the following high-level tasks:
Table 3. Tasks to install the server into a rack
Task
Where to find associated information
Check the prerequisites.
For more information, see “Prerequisite for installing the
IBM Power 750 (8408-E8D) and IBM PowerLinux 7R4
(8248-L4T)” on page 1.
Perform the inventory.
For more information, see “Before you begin” on page 2.
Verify that you have a rack.
You must first have a rack installed. If you do not have a
rack installed, see Installing the rack
(http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/
scope/hw/topic/p7hbf/installrack.htm).
Determine where you are going to install the rails and
mark the location.
To determine and mark the location, see “Attaching the
mounting hardware to the rack” on page 3.
Remove the system processor assembly.
To remove the system processor assembly, see
“Removing the system processor assembly” on page 6.
Install the chassis lift handles.
To install the chassis lift handles, see “Installing the
chassis lift handles” on page 8.
Attach the mounting hardware to the rack.
Use the rack mount template included with your
shipment.
Install the system into the rack.
To install the system into the rack, see “Installing the
IBM Power 750 (8408-E8D) and IBM PowerLinux 7R4
(8248-L4T) system into the rack” on page 9.
Replace the processor assembly.
To replace the processor assembly, see “Replacing the
system processor assembly” on page 14.
Install the cable management bracket.
To install the cable management bracket, see “Installing
the cable-management bracket” on page 16.
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