Install the enclosure in the rack

To install the enclosure in the rack, follow the instructions that are provided below.

About this task

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CAUTION

The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

Attention

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

• Three trained technicians are needed to complete the enclosure installation/removal task.

  • Two technicians hold front and rear handles at both sides of the enclosure.

  • One technician protects cables from damage.

• To install the rails into a rack, follow the instructions that are provided in ThinkSystem high-density server rail options.

After rails are installed successfully, complete the following steps to install the enclosure in a rack.

Procedure

1. Ensure all four handles are attached to the enclosure.
   Note

   Make sure all handle posts are secured before lifting.

   Figure 1. Attaching four handles
   
   
2. Carefully put the enclosure into the rack and slide the enclosure until rear handles are near front rack rails; then, remove rear handles at both sides.
   Figure 2. Rear handle removal
   
   
3. Slide the enclosure farther into the rack until front handles are near front rack rails; then, remove front handles at both sides.
   Figure 3. Front handle removal
   
   
4. Side the enclosure all the way back to the rack.
   Figure 4. Sliding the rack
   
   
5. Secure the enclosure to the rack with six screws; then, reinstall the EIA covers.
   Figure 5. EIA cover installation
   
   
6. Secure the two support brackets on the rear enclosure with eight screws.
   Figure 6. Support bracket installation
   
   
7. Install the shipping bracket.
   Figure 7. Shipping bracket installation