Chapter 2: Server Installation
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Installing the Outer Rails
1. Determine where you want to place the server in the rack (see Rack and Server
Precautions in Section 2-3).
2. Position the outer rail assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding
rail guide facing the inside of the rack.
3. Screw the assembly securely to front and rear posts of the rack.
4. Attach the other outer rail assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure that both
are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.
Installing the Server into the Rack
After the rails attached to both the chassis and the rack:
1. Line up the rear of the inner rails with the front of the rack rails.
2. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you
may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting).
3. When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking
tabs "click".
4. Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to
the rack.
Locking Tabs:
The inner rails have a locking tab It locks the server in place when fully
extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack
when you pull it out for servicing. If you need to remove the server completely, depress the
locking tabs on each side as you pull it out.
Warning:
Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull
the system from a rack only.
Warning:
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to
stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.
