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Installing or removing the server
Installing the server
As a best practice, install hardware options on the server (if needed) before installing the server in
the rack. For more information about how to install hardware options, see "
."
Installing rails
Install the inner rails and the middle-outer rails in the rack mounting rail kit to the server and the rack,
respectively. For information about installing the rails, see the document shipped with the rails.
Rack-mounting the server
1.
Slide the server into the rack. For more information about how to slide the server into the rack,
see the document shipped with the rails.
Figure 2 Rack-mounting the server
2.
Secure the server.
a.
Push the server until the chassis ears are flush against the rack front posts, as shown by
callout 1 in
.
b.
Unlock the latches of the chassis ears, as shown by callout 2 in
.
c.
Fasten the captive screws inside the chassis ears and lock the latches, as shown by callout
3 in