Installing A Security Rope Clip - IBM 436854u - System x3200 M2 5U Mini Tower Server User Manual

Installing a security rope clip

To help prevent hardware theft, you can add a security rope clip and cable to the
server. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with
other cables that are connected to the server.
Before you begin, obtain the following items:
v A flat-blade screwdriver
v An adjustable wrench
v A 19 mm (0.75 in.) rope clip or wire rope (similar to National Manufacturing
v Threaded nuts that fit the rope clip
v A security cable
v A lock, such as a combination lock or padlock
To install a rope clip, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the server and all attached devices. Disconnect all external cables and
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the two metal knockouts.
3. Insert the rope clip through the rear panel; then, attach and tighten the nuts.
4. Thread the cable through the rope clip and around an object that is not part of
number 3230, stock number 176-735)
power cords.
or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, and from which
the cable cannot be removed. Fasten the cable ends together with a lock. After
you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other
cables that are connected to the server.
Rope clip
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