Supermicro 8042-6, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Server Installation
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2-4 Installing the 8042-8/8042-6 into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 8042-8/
8042-6 into a rack unit. If the 8042-8/8042-6 has already been mounted into
a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of
rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will
differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the 8042-8/8042-6
into a rack with the rack rails provided. You should also refer to the
installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails:
You should have received two rack rail assemblies with the SuperServer
8042-8/8042-6. Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an
inner fixed chassis rail that secures to the 8042-8/8042-6 (A), an outer
fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself (B), and a sliding rail
guide (C) between the two, which should remain attached to the fixed
rack rail. (See Figure 2-1, which shows the chassis rail 'A' already
attached to the chassis).
The first thing you must do is to remove the fixed chassis rail (A) from
each assembly. To do this, pull this inner rail out as far as possible
- you should hear a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside
the rail assembly and locks the inner rail. Depress the locking tab to pull
the inner rail completely out.
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
A
C
B