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Chapter 2: Server Installation
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This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to §2
of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
Rack Precautions
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Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are extended to the floor so that
the full weight of the rack rests on them.
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In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack in-
stallations, the racks should be coupled together.
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Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a server or other component from
the rack.
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You should extend only one server or component at a time - extending two or more simul-
taneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
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Do not use a two-post "telco" type rack for 2U or larger servers.
Server Precautions
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Review the electrical and general safety precautions in
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Determine the placement of each component in the rack
before
you install the rails.
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Install the heaviest server components at the bottom of the rack first and then work your
way up.
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Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power
surges and voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
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Allow any drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them.
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When not servicing, always keep the front door of the rack and all covers/panels on the
servers closed to maintain proper cooling.
Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room's am
bient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in