Preparing The Rack For Server Installation; Measuring With The Rack Template - HP ProLiant DL580 Setup And Installation Manual

Preparing the Rack for Server Installation

To prepare the rack for a server installation:
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Measure with the rack template
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Install the rack rail assemblies

Measuring with the Rack Template

The rack template provides an easy and reliable way to properly position the rack rail
assemblies in the rack.
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The template is two-sided and is printed with arrows that show you where to
insert rack rail assemblies on the front and back of the rack.
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Use a pencil to mark the top and bottom edges of the template against the rack
supports, identifying where the server fits and providing a starting point for
installing the next unit.
WARNING: Always mount the heaviest item on the bottom of the rack and
work from the bottom to the top.
WARNING: Reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment by
ensuring that the rack leveling feet extend to the floor and support the full
weight of the rack. Each rack must be level and stable. Racks that are not
coupled require stabilizers. This must be done before you perform any work on
the rack.
Refer to the Rack Planning and Installation Guide on the Documentation CD
that accompanies the Compaq branded rack for more information on leveling
feet and stabilizers.
IMPORTANT: Determine the place in the rack for the server before you start installing the
rack rail assemblies. To remind you of the proper placement of the server in the rack, refer to
the Rack Builder report you printed when you planned the rack configuration with the Rack
Builder tools provided with the Compaq branded rack.
HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide
Installing the Server in a Rack
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