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Install a rack mounting bracket

Use this information to install a rack mounting bracket.

To install a rack mounting bracket, complete the following steps:

Figure 1. Installing a rack mounting bracket
rack mounting bracket installation

  1. Align the holes in the rack mounting bracket with the corresponding holes in the server.
  2. Install the three screws to secure the rack mounting bracket to the server chassis.
  3. Slide the pullout tab tray into the opening of the rack mounting bracket, aligning the screw with the hole in the server chassis.
  4. Install the screw to secure the pullout tab tray to the server chassis.
After installing a rack mounting bracket, complete the following steps:

  1. Push up on the latches on the slide rails and push the server back into the rack.

  2. Tighten the two captive screws located on the front of the server to secure the server in the rack.

    Note
    Always secure the system in the rack if your are moving the rack.

  3. Connect all cables to the ports on the front of the server, including the management port, if necessary, and all PCIe adapter ports. The management port and PCIe adapter ports are located in the I/O expansion cage.

  4. Connect power cords to both power supplies, which are located at the rear of the server.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube