Sun Microsystems Sun Fire 880, Rack Mounting Manual

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en-8 Sun Fire 880 Server Rackmounting Guide • October 2001
Preparing the Server
To prepare the server for rackmounting, complete the following tasks:
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Power off the system and disconnect the server’s power cords, network cables,
and I/O cables. See the
Sun Fire 880 Server Service Manual for instructions.
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Remove all power supplies, CPU/Memory boards, I/O fan trays, and CPU fan
trays. See “Remove Components” on page en-8.
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Remove the side door handles. See “Remove the Handle From Each Side Door”
on page en-10.
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Remove the fenders and lower side panels. See “Remove the Fenders and Lower
Side Panels” on page en-12.
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Install the lifting handles. See “Install the Lifting Handles” on page en-15.
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Attach the cable management bracket to the back of the server. See “Attach the
Server Cable Management Bracket” on page en-16.
Remove Components
In order for four persons to lift the server safely, you must reduce the weight of the
server before you attempt to install it into the cabinet. To reduce the weight of the
server, remove the following components:
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All power supplies
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All CPU/Memory boards
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All CPU fan trays
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All I/O fan trays
See the Sun Fire 880 Server Service Manual for component removal procedures.