Install the chassis to the rack

Follow instructions in this section to install the chassis to the rack.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.

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CAUTION

Do not place any object on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf.

Attention

Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.
To install the rails into a rack, follow the instructions below:
ThinkSystem L Shaped Rail Kit Installation Guide
After the rails are installed successfully, complete the following steps to install the chassis to the rack.

CAUTION

Use safe practices when lifting the chassis.

Procedure

Make preparations for this task.
1. If the EIA brackets are not installed to the front of the chassis yet, install them (see Install the EIA brackets to the chassis).
Align the chassis with the rails; then, slide the chassis into the rack.
Tighten the captive screws on the front to secure the chassis to the rack.
Figure 1. Chassis installation

After you finish

Reinstall each PSU slot with a PSU or PSU filler (see Install a hot-swap power supply and Installation of a PSU filler).
Reinstall the nodes into the chassis.
For the procedures of installing a specific node, see the links below:
- SD530 V3: Install a node to the chassis
- SD550 V3: Install a node to the chassis
- SD535 V3: Install a node to the chassis
- SD520 V4: Install a node to the chassis
If the chassis is to be shipped in the cabinet, install shipping brackets on the rear to secure the chassis to the rack.
Note
For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 10.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 1.13+/- 0.05 N-M.
Shipping brackets for 29-inch deep racks
1. Align the shipping brackets with the guide holes on the rack and the chassis; then, insert the brackets and push it toward the front to engage the brackets in place.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the shipping brackets to the chassis and the rack.
Figure 2. Installation of shipping brackets for 29-inch or 28.31-inch deep racks
Shipping brackets for 29.5-inch deep racks
1. Align the shipping brackets with the chassis; then, slide the brackets towards the rack post.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the shipping brackets to the rack post.
Figure 3. Installation of shipping brackets for 29.5-inch deep racks

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