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Install the server to the rack (slide rails)

Follow instructions in this section to install the server to the rack equipped with slide rails.

S036




18 - 32 kg (39 - 70 lb)32 - 55 kg (70 - 121 lb)
CAUTION
Use safe practices when lifting.
R006
No weight on shelf
CAUTION
Do not place any object on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf.
CAUTION

  • Potential stability hazards exist. The rack might tip over and cause serious personal injury.

  • Before extending the rack to the installation position, read the Installation Guidelines. Do not put any load on the slide-rail mounted equipment in the installation position. Do not leave the slide-rail mounted equipment in the installation position.

About this task

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.

  • Keep static-sensitive parts in their static-protective packages until installation to prevent exposure to static electricity. Handle the parts with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding systems. Place the parts on a static-protective surface.

CAUTION
Make sure to have three people operate the server installation procedures to prevent injury.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Procedure

  1. From the front of the rack, pull the rails all the way out until they stop and remove the inner rails.
    Attention
    You can only install the server successfully when the rails are fully extended.
    Figure 1. Pulling out the rails

    Rack front


    Pulling out the 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. Install the inner rail to the server. Align the slots on the inner rail with the corresponding T-pins on the side of the server; then, slide the inner rail forwards until the T-pins lock into place with the inner rail.
    Note

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

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

    Figure 2. Installing inner rails

  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


    Lifting up the server

  5. From the front of the rack, install server into the rails.
    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 4. Interlocking rails

    Figure 5. Locking rails and sliding in the server

    1. Push up the latches on the rails.
    2. Push the server all the way into the rack until both latches lock into position with a click.
  6. Secure the server to the rack.
    1. Secure the server to the front of the rack.
      Figure 6. Securing the server to the front of the rack

      Rack front


      Securing the server to the front of the rack

      • 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 7. Securing the server to the rear of the rack

      Rack rear


      Securing the server to the rear of the rack

After you finish

  1. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.

  2. Power on the server and any peripheral devices. See Power on the server.

  3. Update the server configuration. See Complete the parts replacement.