
Chapter 2: Installation
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Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 Overview
This chapter provides advice and instructions for rack or workstation installation. The system is
shipped in a workstation configuration. Follow the steps in this chapter to prepare the chassis
for rackmounting or for returning the chassis into a workstation configuration.
If your system is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory etc., refer to
Chapter 3 for details on installing those specific components.
Caution:
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent such
damage to PCBs (printed circuit boards), it is important to use a grounded wrist strap, handle
all PCBs by their edges and keep them in anti-static bags when not in use.
2.2 Preparing for Rack or Workstation Setup
Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation. Whether you are
operating the system in a rack environment or as a workstation, follow a few general
precautions.
General Precautions
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Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Appendix B.
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Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the system 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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To maintain proper cooling, always keep all chassis panels closed and all SATA carriers
installed when not being serviced.