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Install a side bracket

Follow instructions in this section to install a side bracket to the node.

About this task

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

Attention

Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.

Procedure

  1. Install the left side bracket to the node.
    1. Align the side bracket with the guide pins on the side of the node; then, insert the side bracket to the node and slide it toward the front of the node until it is engaged.
    2. Tighten all the screws to secure the side bracket to secure it to the node.
      Figure 1. Installation of the side bracket
      Installation of the side bracket
  2. If necessary, repeat the above steps to install the right side bracket to the node.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the required front or rear air baffle (see Install an air baffle).
  2. Reconnect all the required cables to the drive backplane; then, reinstall the drive cage assembly to the node (see 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing and Install a drive cage assembly).
  3. If necessary, reinstall the flash power module and reconnect the flash power module cable (see Install a flash power module).
  4. Reinstall all drives and drive fillers (if any) to the node (see Install a hot-swap drive).
  5. Reinstall the fan cage to the node and reconnect all the fan cables to the system board (see Install a fan cage).
  6. If necessary, reinstall the GPU air duct (see Install a GPU air duct).
  7. If necessary, reinstall the internal adapter bracket and reconnect all the required cables to the internal adapter (see Install an internal adapter bracket and 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing ).
  8. Make sure that all the required cables are routed and connected correctly; then, reinstall the top cover (see Install the top cover).
  9. Reinstall the node into the chassis (see Install a node to the chassis).
  10. Make sure that the required power supply units are installed and power cords are connected; then, power on the node (see Install a hot-swap power supply and Power on the node).
  11. Proceed to complete the parts replacement (see Complete the parts replacement).

Demo video

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