Installing The System Into A Rack; Basic Installation Procedure - Supero SUPERSERVER 5018D-MF User Manual

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UPER ERVER 5018D-MF User's Manual
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Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5018D-MF into a
rack.
Note: the server may be installed as is - rack hardware is optional.

Basic Installation Procedure

The 5018D-MF server comes with two rack mounting brackets, which are located
on each side at the front of the chassis. To mount the system into a rack, simply
screw these brackets directly to the front of the rack (two screws for each bracket).
As Figure 2-1 shows, the brackets can be located at the front of the chassis (left
fi gure) or moved approximately one-third to the rear of the chassis (right fi gure).
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a
rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains
stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
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This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in
the rack.
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When mounting this unit in a partially fi lled rack, load the rack from the bottom
to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
•
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before
mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
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