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Install a node to the wall or the ceiling

Follow instructions in this section to install a node to the wall or the ceiling.

About this task

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disconnect all power
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.

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

  • Reserve 500 mm of clearance in front of the node for installation/removal procedure.

  • For safe installation, the wall to mount the node must be able to support 5 times of the weight. If not, the surface must be reinforced to meet this standard.

    Maximal weight5 times of maximal weight
    SE100 node with node sleeve7.3 KG (16 lbs)36.5 KG (80 lbs)
    SE100 node and expansion kit with node sleeve7.9 KG (17.4 lbs)39.5 KG (87 lbs)

  • Avoid existing in-wall utilities, for example, plumbing, natural gas, or electrical input.

Important
This task must be operated by trained technicians.
Note
  • If the node sleeve is already installed on the wall, start from Install the node into the node sleeve
  • Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration.

Install the node sleeve assembly to the wall​

Procedure

  1. The wall mount configuration requires four M4 screws and eight M6 screws. Prepare screws and related parts for this task.
    Note
    The appropriate length of the screw base should be assessed by qualified professionals.
    Table 1. Max screw size for the inner four M4 screws
    		1 8.5-10.5 mm (0.334-0.413 inch)2 3-3.4 mm (0.118-0.133 inch)3 M4 (#7-19T)
    Table 2. Max screw size for the outer eight M6 screws
    		1 12.5-14.5 mm (0.492-0.570 inch)2 3-3.4 mm (0.118-0.133 inch)3 M6 (#14-14T)
  2. Remove the node sleeve from the mount plate.
    1. Remove the eleven screws that secure the node sleeve.
      Figure 1. Removing the node sleeve with expansion kit

      Figure 2. Removing the node sleeve without expansion kit

    2. Slide the node sleeve until the guide pins on the wall-mount plate are seated in the large opening of the keyhole; then, remove the node sleeve from the mount plate.
      Figure 3. Removing the node sleeve

  3. (Optional) To mount the mount plate on a flat wall with no screw holes, drill twelve screw holes on the wall if necessary.
    1. Press the mount plate against the mounting location.
    2. Mark the locations of screw holes with a pencil.
    3. Drill twelve screw holes as marked.
    Figure 4. Locations of screw holes

  4. Secure the mount plate to the wall with four M4 screws and eight M6 screws.
    Figure 5. Installing the mount plate

    Figure 6. Locations of M4 screws

    Figure 7. Locations of M6 screws

  5. Install the node sleeve to the mount plate.
    1. Align the node sleeve with the guide pins on the wall-mount plate.
    2. Push the node sleeve onto the mount plate; then, slide the node sleeve until the guide pins are seated in the small opening of keyholes.
      Note
      There are “L” and “R” logos marked on the front of node sleeve holder which represents the left hand and right hand of the user (viewed from the front of the node). Make sure to install the node sleeve with correct orientation shown in the illustration.
      Figure 8. Installing the node sleeve

    3. Secure the node sleeve with eleven screws.
      Figure 9. Installing the node sleeve with expansion kit

      Figure 10. Installing the node sleeve without expansion kit

Install the node into the node sleeve​

Procedure

Install the node into the node sleeve.
  1. Align the node with the node sleeve; then, insert and slide the node into the node sleeve until it stops.
  2. Tighten the four thumbscrews on the side of the node sleeve.
Figure 11. Installing a node into a node sleeve

After you finish

  • Install the power adapter and power adapter cage. See Install a power adapter (wall/ceiling/DIN rail mount).

  • If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.