Install the chassis to rack

Follow instructions in this section to install the chassis to the rack. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

S036

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

CAUTION

Use safe practices when lifting.

S037

CAUTION

The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb). It takes specially trained persons, a lifting device, or both to safely lift this part or unit.

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.

• 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 SR680a V3 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.

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

• To install the rails into a rack, follow the instructions that are provided in the Rail installation Guide.
• Two people and one lifting device on site that can support up to 400 lb (181 kg) are required to perform this procedure. If you do not already have a lifting device available, Lenovo offers the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift that can be purchased at Data Center Solution Configurator. Make sure to include the Foot-release brake and the Load Platform when ordering the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift.
• The maximum lift height for installation is 156 cm (61.5 inches). The maximum units to be installed on the rack is up to 4 units from the bottom to the top of the rack as illustrated.
  Figure 1. Maximum installation height
  
  

After rails are installed successfully, complete the following steps to install the chassis in a rack.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Pull the system shuttle out of the chassis, and place it onto the lift platform. See Remove the system shuttle.
   2. Remove all the power supply units. See Remove a hot-swap power supply unit.
   3. Remove the rear fans (fans 1 to 15). See Remove a hot-swap fan.
2. Attach four handles to the chassis.
   Figure 2. Attaching four handles
   
   
3. Carefully put the chassis into the rack with the rear of chassis resting on the rails. Continue to slide the chassis until rear handles are near front rack rails; then, remove rear handles at both sides.
   Figure 3. Rear handle removal
   
   
4. Slide the chassis farther into the rack until front handles are near front rack rails; then, remove front handles at both sides.
   Figure 4. Front handle removal
   
   
5. Slide the chassis all the way back to the rack.
   Figure 5. Sliding the chassis
   
   
6. Secure the chassis to the rack with four screws; then, reinstall the EIA covers.
   Figure 6. EIA cover installation
   
   
7. Secure the lower support bracket on the rear side of the chassis with four screws.
   Figure 7. Lower support bracket installation
   
   
8. Secure the two upper support brackets on the rear side of the chassis with six screws.
   Figure 8. Upper support bracket installation