2 Server
Installation
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your server up and running. Following these steps in
the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time.
2.1 Unpacking the Server
On receipt of the S3118 server, please inspect the box that the system was shipped in for signs of
shipping damage before opening it. If you see any, you will need to file a damage claim with the carrier
who delivered it before proceeding.
The box contains a welcome kit and rack rails at the top, then the server chassis, and finally the drives in
special packaging at the bottom. This provides additional protection to the server during its travel to your
location.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server. It should be situated in a clean,
dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields
are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Please read the Rack and
Server Precautions in the next section.
2.2 Preparing for Setup
2.2.1
Choosing a Setup Location
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Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25
inches).
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Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow
and ease in servicing.
2.2.2 Rack
Precautions
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Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full
weight of the rack resting on them.
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In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
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In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
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Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
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Only extend one component at a time. Extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack
to become unstable.
2.2.3 Server
Precautions
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Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 6.
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Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the server.
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Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then work up.
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Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges,
voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
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Always keep the rack doors (if present) and all panels and components on the servers closed
when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
2.3 Installing the S3118 into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the S3118 into a rack unit. You should also refer to the
installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
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