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Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack
Figure 2-1. Positioning the Template
2.2 Installing the Rails
Use the procedure below for installing the system to a rack.
1. Decide where you want to place the system into the rack (see "Rack Mounting
Considerations" in the previous section).
2. Position the template at the front of the system to determine the locations of the screws
for the chassis rails (see Figure 2-1).
3. The two rail sections are screwed together to keep them immobile during shipping.
Release these screws just enough to allow the rails to slide apart. Note the arrow on the
rail, which indicates the end that attaches to the front of the rack.
4. Slide the rails apart far enough to match the depth of the rack. Position the rails with the
template and secure the front of each to the front of the rack with two flathead screws,
then secure the back of each rail to the rear of the rack with two flathead screws (see
Figure 2-2). Note that the rails are left/right specific and very heavy.
5. (Optional step) Add the front left and right handles to the chassis using screws to secure
each handle. Install a thumbscrew through the bottom hole of each handle.
6. With one person on either side, lift the system and slide it into the installed rails.
7. After pushing the enclosure all the way into the rack, use two round head screws on
each side of the server to lock it into place.
