Sun Microsystems Cobalt LX50, User Manual

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User Guide—Sun Cobalt LX50 Server 2-1
Chapter 2
Installing the Server in a Rack
This chapter describes how to intall theSun Cobalt™ LX50 in a rack, using a four-post, two-post, or front-mount rack
system. This chapter contains the following sections:
• “Decide Where to Configure the Sun Cobalt LX50 server” on page 2-1
• “Precautions” on page 2-2
• “Introduction” on page 2-3
• “Installing the Server Using the Bracket Kit” on page 2-4
• “Installing the Server Using the Slide Rail Kit (Optional)” on page 2-21
• “Connecting the Cables” on page 2-27
Decide Where to Configure the Sun Cobalt LX50 server
Before installing the Sun Cobalt™ LX50 server, it is best to decide where you want to configure it:
• In the rack
• On the bench
If you are going to configure the server after it is mounted in the rack, proceed to the section titled “Precautions” on
page 2-2. To configure the Sun Cobalt LX50 server while it is in the rack, it is best to use a laptop to connect to the
server Emergency Management Port (EMP) on the front panel of the server. See “Configuring an External Serial
Console” on page 4-7 for details on hooking up the laptop to the EMP.
If you are going to configure the server in a lab environment before it is installed in a rack, proceed to Chapter 3,
“Powering On and Configuring the Server,” then proceed to the section in this chapter titled
“Precautions” on page 2-2.
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Note: The preferred method is to configure the server on a lab bench, as all of the server
components are much more accessible.