Chapter 2: Install the server components
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Part
Description
Printed documentation
•
Hardware Installation Quick Start
•
Configuration and Deployment Quick Start
•
Product Information Guide (safety and regulatory notices)
•
End User License Agreement
Components not supplied in the shipping carton
Your network environment might require additional components not supplied in the shipping carton.
Component
Description
Application
Rack
19 inch (48.3 cm), four-post, toolless
rack.
Provides easy access to the server
components in your computing
environment.
1 GbE data cables
Two Category 5E or Category 6
cables with RJ45 connectors.
An optional third cable is required to
use the IPMI port for remote console
access.
Connects the 1 Gb network
interfaces on each server to a 1
Gb switch. This is required only
if you are connecting the 1 Gb
network interfaces on each server
to a switch, such as in a direct
connected or switch-connected
network configuration, for example.
10 GbE data cables
Two SFP+ Direct Attach cables
or Cat 5e/6 cables depending on
FlexLOM selection.
Connects the 10 Gb interfaces on
one server to a 10 Gb switch.
Redundant network switches
Required number of switches.
Connects devices to a network. The
number of switches depends on
your network configuration.
Redundant Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS)
Required number of UPS devices.
Provides temporary power to the
server in the event of a complete
power outage.
Rack requirements
Each server ships with rack-mounting hardware. The sliding rails allow you to fully extend the system out of the
rack for service.
Caution:
See the
Rack Installation Instructions
supplied with the rack mount kit for safety and installation
instructions.
The racks you use for each server must meet these requirements:
• The sliding rails support tool-free mounting in 19-inch, EIA-310-E compliant square-hole, 4-post racks, and
also support tooled mounting in threaded 4-post racks.
