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Install the chassis to rack

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

S036




18 - 32 kg (39 - 70 lb)32 - 55 kg (70 - 121 lb)
CAUTION
Use safe practices when lifting.
S037
mechanical lift required
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
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.

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.
  • 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
    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. Remove the 2U compute shuttle before installing the chassis to the rail (see Remove the 2U compute shuttle).
    2. Remove the 8U GPU shuttle before installing the chassis to the rail (see Remove the 8U GPU shuttle).
    3. (Optional) Remove the rear fans before installing the chassis to the rail if necessary (see Remove a hot-swap fan (front and rear)).
  2. Attach four handles to the chassis.
    Figure 2. Attaching four handles
    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
    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
    Front handle removal
  5. Slide the chassis all the way back to the rack.
    Figure 5. Sliding the chassis
    Sliding the chassis
  6. Secure the chassis to the rack with four screws; then, reinstall the EIA covers.
    Figure 6. EIA cover installation
    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
    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
    Upper support bracket installation
After you finish

  1. Reinstall the 2U compute shuttle. See Install the 2U compute shuttle.

  2. Reinstall the 8U GPU shuttle. See Install the 8U GPU shuttle.

  3. Reinstall all the rear fans. See Install a hot-swap fan (front and rear).

  4. Install any other required components.

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

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

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