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Install a node to the wall or the ceiling

Follow instructions in this section to install a node sleeve to the wall mount/ceiling mount, as well as install a node into a node sleeve.

About this task

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

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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.

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Install the node sleeve to the wall

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    • Make sure that the node is not installed in the node sleeve.

  2. Drill four holes on the wall for the node sleeve.
    1. Place the node sleeve on the wall to determine the location; then, use a pencil to mark the screw positions.
    2. Drill the four holes as marked.

Figure 1. Drilling holes for the node sleeve

  1. If necessary, insert four wall anchors to the four drilled holes on the wall .
    Note
    • If the wall anchors are not needed in the configuration, skip this step and tighten the required screws in the holes.

     

    Figure 2. Installation of the wall anchors

  2. Install the node sleeve onto the wall.
    1. Align the node sleeve with the wall anchors on the wall or screw holes on the wall.
    2. Insert and tighten the four screws into the wall anchors or screw holes on the wall.
    Figure 3. Installation of the node sleeve onto the wall

 

After this task is completed

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Install a node into the node sleeve

Note

Depending on the specific configuration, the node or security bezel might look different from the illustrations in this section.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
  2. Install the node into the node sleeve.
    1. Align the node with the node sleeve; then, insert and slide the node into place.
    2. Tighten the two thumbscrews on the side of the node sleeve.

       

      Figure 4. Installation of a node into a node sleeve
      Node installation into sleeve
  3. (Optional) If necessary, install a security bezel to the node sleeve.
    Note
    • If necessary, do the following BEFORE installing the security bezel:
      • Connect the power cords and power on the server (see Power on the server).

      • Connect all the external cables.

    • When the security bezel is installed, the front operator panel and the USB Type-C connectors are not accessible.

     

    1. Insert the tab on the security bezel into the slot; then, pivot the security bezel inward until the other side of the bezel clicks into place.
    2. Use the key to lock the security bezel.

       

      Figure 5. Installation of a security bezel onto a node sleeve
      Installing a security bezel onto a node sleeve
  4. (Optional) If necessary, install and lock any locking device that secures the node with the node sleeve, such as a Kensington lock.