Install the server to rack

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

S036

18 - 32 kg (39 - 70 lb)	32 - 55 kg (70 - 121 lb)

CAUTION

Use safe practices when lifting.

R006

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.

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.

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.

• Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SR655 V3 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.

• Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.

Watch the procedure

• A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

1. From the front of the rack, pull the rails all the way out until they stop.
   Attention

   You can only install the server successfully when the rails are fully extended.

   Figure 1. Pulling out the rails

   Rack front

   
   
   
2. Carefully lift up the server with three people.
   CAUTION

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

   Figure 2. Lifting up the server

   Rack front

   
   
   

   1	Lift point

3. From the front of the rack, install the server into the rails.
   Figure 3. Installing the server into the rails

   Rack front

   
   
   
   1. Tilt the server and slowly lower its rear end; then, push the rails toward the server and make sure the farthest nailheads on server’s left and right side go into the slots on the rail.
   2. Slowly lower the server down and make sure the other 3 nailheads on server’s left and right side slip into corresponding slots.
      Note

      Inspect the sides of the rails to make sure the nailheads are placed in the slots.
4. Slide the server into rack.
   Figure 4. Installing the server into the rack
   
   

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   Latch

   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.
5. (Optional) Secure the server to the rack.
   1. Install one M6 screw to each of the rails to secure the server to the rear of the rack.
      Figure 5. Securing the server to the rear of the rack

      Rack rear

      
      
      
   2. Fasten the two thumbscrews located on the front of the server.
      Figure 6. Securing the server to the front of the rack

      Rack front

      
      
      

      1	Rack latch
      2	Thumbscrew