Installing The Rack Rail Hook-And-Loop Strap - HP ProLiant DL180 Gen9 User Manual

Secure the power cord with the strain relief strap.
c.
Employ best practices to route and manage the power cords and other cables in the server rear
5.
panel.
IMPORTANT: When using cable management arm components, be sure to leave enough
slack in each of the cables to prevent damage to the cables when the server is extended from
the rack.
Use the hook-and-loop strap included in the server shipping carton to secure the power cords and
6.
the other rear panel cables to the rack rail. For detailed instructions, see "Installing the rack rail
hook-and-loop strap (on page 38)."
Connect the power cord to the power source.
7.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all
times.
• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against
it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends
from the server.

Installing the rack rail hook-and-loop strap

The rack rail hook-and-loop strap can be installed on either the left or right rack rail. Hewlett Packard
Enterprise recommends installing it on the left rack rail for better cable management.
To install the rack rail hook-and-loop strap:
Install the server into the rack
1.
Install the rack rail hook-and-loop strap:
2.
Hold the rear panel cables against the rack rail, and then wrap the strap around the rack rail.
a.
CAUTION: To prevent thermal or mechanical obstruction on full-length servers installed in
the rack, the extra length and buckle part of the strap must be facing the outside of the rack rail.
("Installing the server into the rack" on page 35).
Setup 38