Install a node to the rack

Procedure

1. Remove the inner rails from the intermediate rails.
   Figure 1. Removing the inner rails
   

   

   
   
   1. Extend the inner rails.
   2. Push up the latches to disengage inner rails from the intermediate ones.
   3. Remove the inner rails.
2. Align the slots on the inner rail with the corresponding T-pins on the side of the enclosure; then, slide the inner rail forwards until the T-pins lock into place.
   Note

   1. Make sure that the stamp “Front” always face toward the front when assembling the inner rails to the enclosure.

   2. “L” and “R” stamps indicate the left and right sides of the rails.

   Figure 2. Installing an inner rail to the server
   

   

   
   
3. Repeat the previous step to the other rail.
4. Carefully lift up the enclosure.
5. Install the enclosure to the rack. Align both rear ends of the inner rails with the openings in the intermediate rails, and make sure that the two pairs of rails mate correctly.
   Note

   Before installing the inner rails to the intermediate ones, make sure that the ball retainers on both sides reach the outmost position. If the retainers are not in good position, slide them to the front until they stop.

   Figure 3. Installing the server
   

   

   
   
6. Lift the lock latches to proceed to slide the enclosure in.
   Figure 4. Locking latches
   

   

   
   
   1. Lift the lock latches on both sides.
   2. Push the server all the way into the rack until both latches lock into position with a click.
7. Secure the enclosure to the rack.
   1. Secure the enclosure to the front of the rack. Fasten the two screws located on the rack latches.
      Figure 5. Securing the enclosure to the front of the rack
      

      

      
      
      • Flip down the covers on the rack latches.
      • Tighten the screws to secure the enclosure.
   2. (Optional) If the rack is shipped with enclosures or placed in a vibration-prone area, install one M6 screw to each of the rails to secure the enclosure to the rear of the rack.
      Figure 6. Securing the enclosure to the rear of the rack
      

      

      
      

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Make sure the power adapters are properly installed in the enclosure. To install the power adapters, see Install a power adapter (Rack mount).
   2. Remove the middle cover.

      Remove the middle top cover of 1U2N enclosure

      • Loosen the six captive screws on the middle top cover.
      • Lift up the middle top cover from the enclosure, and place it on a flat clean surface.

      Figure 7. Removing the middle top cover of 1U2N enclosure
      
      

      Remove the middle top cover of 1U3N enclosure

      • Loosen the eight captive screws on the middle top cover.
      • Lift up the middle top cover from the enclosure, and place it on a flat clean surface.

      Figure 8. Removing the middle top cover of 1U3N enclosure
      
      
   3. Remove the air baffle. Pinch the air baffle by the blue touch points, and carefully lift the air baffle out of the enclosure.
      Figure 9. Removing the air baffle from 1U2N enclosure
      
      

      Figure 10. Removing the air baffle from 1U3N enclosure
      
      
   4. If the node was not installed in enclosure previously, before installing the node to the enclosure, complete the following steps:
      1. Remove the desktop mount fan shroud from the node. See Remove a fan shroud.
      2. Remove the fan modules from the node. See Remove a fan module. Otherwise, it might be interfered with the top of the enclosure.
      3. Install the rack mount fan shroud to the node. See Install the fan shroud.
      4. Change the machine type for proper operation. See Change the machine type for operating in an enclosure (trained technician only).
2. If a node filler is installed in the node bay, remove it first.
   1. Loosen the two screws that secure the node filler.
   2. Remove the node filler from the node bay. Keep the node filler in a safe place for future use.
   Figure 11. Removing the node filler
   
   
3. Slide the node into the node bay until it clicks into place.
   Figure 12. Installing the node
   
   
4. (Optional) If the enclosure is with only one node installed, install a node filler into the vacant node bay.
   1. Insert the node filler into the node bay.
   2. Secure the node filler with two screws.
   Figure 13. Installing the node filler
   
   
5. Connect all the cables to the node. To connect the power cable from power adapter, complete the following steps:
   1. Align the screw holes and install the power cable to the node.
   2. Tighten the screw and make sure the power cable is securely locked.
      Note

      To connect the power adapter to the node, 1U2N enclosure needs 2 USB-C output power cables for one power adapter, and 1U3N enclosure needs 3 USB-C output power cables for one power adapter. Plug in the additional power cable to the power adapter installed in an 1U3N enclosure. For more details about cable routing, see ThinkEdge SE100 Enclosure Internal Cable Routing Guide.

      Figure 14. Installing the power cable
      
      

Procedure

1. Press the captive screws on the side of the shipping bracket as illustrated; then, push the shipping bracket toward the enclosure until it is firmly seated.
   Figure 21. Installing the shipping bracket
   
   
2. Secure the four captive screws on both sides of the shipping bracket.
   Figure 22. Fastening the screws