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IBM System X Series Rack Installation Instructions

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Rack Installation Instructions
Review the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for safety and cabling information. When
installing your server in a rack cabinet, consider the following:
Two or more people are required to install the device in a rack cabinet.
You must have a NetBAY25, NetBAY42, NetBAY42 Enterprise, NetBAY22 with Rack Extension Kit,
Netfinity
9306 Model 900 with Rack Extension Kit, or similar rack cabinet.
Ensure the room air temperature is below 35°C (95°F).
Do not block any air vents, usually 15 cm (6 in.) of air space provides proper airflow.
Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
Install the heaviest device in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
Do not extend more than one device out of the rack cabinet at the same time.
Remove the rack doors and side panels to provide easier access during installation.
Connect all power cords to properly wired and grounded electrical outlets.
Take precaution to prevent overloading the power outlets when you install multiple devices in a rack
cabinet.
Use safe practices when lifting.
Do not place any object weighing more than
50 kg (110 lb) on top of rack-mounted
devices.
You will need a flat-blade and a Phillips screwdriver during the installation. The following illustration
shows the items that you need to install the server in your rack cabinet. If any items are missing or
damaged, contact your place of purchase.
cage nut
Chassis
support bracket (1)
18 kg (39.7 lb)
>50 kg (110 lb)
cable-management
assembly
(1)
(16)
clip nut
(16)
M6 screw
(16)
M4 screw
(10)
M3.5 thumbscrew
32 kg (70.5 lb)
cable management
arm hinge plate
(1)
cable strap
(6)
slide rail
(2)
cage-nut-insertion
(1)
cable clamp
(10)
55 kg (121.2 lb)
tool
(1)
1

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  • Page 1  Rack Installation Instructions Review the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for safety and cabling information. When installing your server in a rack cabinet, consider the following: Two or more people are required to install the device in a rack cabinet. You must have a NetBAY25, NetBAY42, NetBAY42 Enterprise, NetBAY22 with Rack Extension Kit, ...
  • Page 2 Cage nuts Clip nuts Cage nuts Use the attached rack mounting template to Install cage nuts or clip nuts as required for locate the holes on the front and rear rack your rack cabinet. Use the cage-nut-insertion mounting flanges. tool or a flat-blade screwdriver to install cage nuts.
  • Page 3 Attention: To avoid injury, do not place your Use four M4 screws per side to secure the fingers around the rack-support wheels 1 server to the rails; then, remove the rack-support wheels 1 and the handles 2 when positioning the server on the rails. and store them in a safe place.
  • Page 4 Slide the server halfway out of the rack Slide the server fully into the rack cabinet until it locks in place. Using the handles 1 on the cabinet; then, loosen but do not remove the four front M6 screws 1 . While one person free end of the cable management arm, retract the spring-loaded hinge pins 2 ;...
  • Page 5 Route the cables through the Slide the server into the rack cabinet until the release latches 1 lock into place. cable-management arm, securing them with cable straps 1 . Use two cable straps 2 Note: If you move the rack cabinet or install it (one on each side of the hinge) to secure the in a vibration-prone area, insert the M6 screws power cords to the hinge plate.
  • Page 6 Third Edition (November 2002) IBM, NetBAY, and Netfinity are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.  Copyright 2002 International Business Machines Corporation. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users — Documentation related to restricted rights — Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.