Install a node to the chassis

Follow instructions in this section to install a node into the chassis.

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.

• Be careful when removing or installing the node to avoid damaging the node connectors.

• When removing the node, note the node tray number and make sure to install the node in the same tray from which it was removed. Reinstalling the node into a different tray requires the node to be reconfigured.

• The time required for a node to initialize varies by system configurations. The power LED flashes rapidly; the power button on the node will not respond until the power LED flashes slowly, indicating that the initialization process is complete.

• For proper cooling, each node tray must be installed with either a node or node tray fillers before the nodes in the chassis are powered on.

Note

Depending on the specific configuration, the hardware might look slightly different from the illustrations in this section.

Procedure

1. If necessary, remove the hose from the node filler.
   Figure 1. Hose removal from filler
   
   
   1. Press the latch on the side of the clip.
   2. Open the clip.
   3. Remove the hose from the clip on node filler.
   4. Close the clip and secure it in place.
2. If node tray fillers are installed, remove them from the chassis.
   1. Press and hold on the latch of the filler.
   2. Pull the filler out of the node tray.

   Figure 2. Removal of a front node tray filler
   
   

   Figure 3. Removal of a rear node tray filler
   
   
3. Install the node into the chassis.
   1. Make sure that the front handle on the node is in the fully open position; then, slide the node into the node tray until it stops.
   2. Pivot the front handle to the fully closed position until the handle latch clicks.
   Attention

   • For safety, make sure to hold the node with both hands when lifting the node.
   • To avoid damage to the chassis midplane,

     • In the left tray (seen from the front), the node must be installed right-side up.

     • In the right tray (seen from the front), the node must be installed upside down.

   Figure 4. Node installation to a left tray
   
   

   Figure 5. Node installation to a right tray
   
   
4. If there is another node or node tray fillers to install, install them now.
   Important

   For proper cooling, each node tray must be installed with either a node or node tray fillers before the nodes in the chassis are powered on.
5. For nodes with liquid-cooled configuration, connect the hoses to the rear of the node.
   1. Remove the quick connect plug covers on the rear of the node.
   2. Connect all the hoses to the node.
      Figure 6. Hose installation to node
      
      
6. If necessary, install the hoses to the manifold.
   Figure 7. Installing the quick connect plug
   
   
   1. Remove the rubber quick connect plug covers from the ports on the manifold.
   2. Connect the plug to the manifold port.