Install the server to the rack (friction rails)

Follow instructions in this section to install the server to the rack.

Procedure

1. From the front of the rack, pull the rails all the way out until they stop and remove the inner rails.
   Figure 1. Removing the inner rails
   
   
   1. Press the release latches.
   2. Disengage the inner rails from the outer rails.
2. Install the inner rail to the server.
   Note

   Make sure that the stamp “Front” always faces toward the front when assembling the inner rails to the server.

   Figure 2. Installing the inner rails
   
   
   1. Align the slots on the inner rail with the corresponding T-pins on the side of the server.
   2. Slide the inner rail forwards until the T-pins lock into place.
3. Repeat the previous step to the other rail.
4. Carefully lift up the server with three people.
   CAUTION

   Make sure three people are lifting the sever by holding the 1 lift points.

   Figure 3. Lifting up the server

   Rack front

   
   
   
5. From the front of the rack, install the server into the outer rails.
   Figure 4. Installing the server
   
   
   1. Align the rail slots and push the server into the rack.
   2. Press the release latches.
   3. Push the server all the way into the rack until the server locks into place with a click.
6. Secure the server to the rack.
   1. Secure the server to the front of the rack. Fasten the two screws located on the rack latches.
      Figure 5. Securing the server to the front of the rack

      Rack front

      
      
      

      • Flip down the covers on the rack latches.
      • Tighten the screws to secure the server.
   2. (Optional) Install one M6 screw to each of the rails to secure the server to the rear of the rack.
      Figure 6. Securing the server to the rear of the rack

      Rack rear