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Install the server to rack

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

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.
S036

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.

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 recommended maximum lift height for installation is 142 cm (56 inches). The recommended maximum units to be installed on the rack is up to 6 units from the bottom to the top of the rack as illustrated.
    Figure 1. Recommended maximum installation height
    Recommended maximum installation height

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

  1. Make sure a lifting device is available on site to lift the server and place it on a flat and stable surface.
    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.


    CAUTION
    Make sure to lift the server by holding the lift points.
    1 Lift point 
  2. Remove the inner rails from the intermediate rails.


    • Pull the inner rails all the way out until they stop.
    • Lift the lock latches, and pull the inner rails to disengage them from the intermediate rails.
    Attention
    There are two pairs of lock latches on the rails. Lift the second pair of latches to proceed to slide the inner rails out.
    • Remove the inner rails.
  3. Align the slots on the inner rail with the corresponding T-pins on the side of the server; then, install and slide the inner rail towards the front of the server until the T-pins lock into place.


    Attention

    • Make sure all 10 T-pins are engaged with the inner rail.

    • Once the inner rail locks into place, you will hear a soft “click” sound.

  4. Insert and tighten an M4 screw to secure the inner rail as shown.


  5. Repeat the previous two steps on the other rail.
  6. Attach the lift handles.


    • Pinch both flaps on the side of the handles.
    • Align the handles with the 6 posts on the sides of the server; then slide the handles up to secure them to the server.
    Note

    • Make sure all 6 posts are secured.

    • There are 4 lift handles in total. Make sure to install them all properly before lifting the server.

  7. Align both rear ends of the inner rails with the openings in the intermediate rails, and make sure the two pairs of rails mate correctly. Then, carefully slide the server into the rack until the rails snap into place.




    Attention
    When moving the server, hold the server by its lift points or the lift handles at all time.


    Attention
    Before inner rail is inserted into intermediate rail, ensure that the ball retainer is at the foremost of the intermediate rail.
  8. Remove the lift handles.


    • Pinch both flaps on the side of the handles.
    • Slide the handles down to remove them.
    Note
    Make sure to remove all the lift handles before proceeding sliding in.
  9. Lift the first pair of lock latches to proceed to slide the server in.


    Attention
    Slide the server all the way out and all the way back in to make sure the rails are working smoothly.
  10. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the server to the rack.


After you finish
Install the support brackets if necessary. Align and insert the support brackets; then, fasten the four screws to secure the support brackets to the rack.


  1. Reinstall all the components that were removed previously.

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

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

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