Placing An 8335-Gca Or 8335-Gta System Into The Operating Position; Slide Rails - IBM Power System S822LC Installing The System And Ordered Parts

Note: When placing the system into the service position, it is essential that all stability plates are firmly
installed to prevent the rack from toppling. Ensure that only one system unit is removed at a time.
Procedure
1. Label and disconnect the cables at the rear of the system unit.
2. At the front, remove the screws on either side of the system that secure the system to the rack.
3. While one person is supporting the weight of the front of the system, have the second person move to
the rear of the system and push the system partially out of the rack.
4. Position one person on the left side of the system and one person on the right side of the system.
5. Tilt and lift the system off of the rails.
6. Carefully set the system on a table with an appropriate ESD surface.

Placing an 8335-GCA or 8335-GTA system into the operating position

Learn how to place an IBM Power System S822LC (8335-GCA and 8335-GTA) system into the operating
position.
About this task
Pick the proper type of rails for your system:
v "Slide rails"
v "Fixed rails" on page 101

Slide rails

Use this procedure when your system is installed using slide rails.
Before you begin
When you place the system in the operating position, ensure that the cables at the rear of the system do
not catch or bind as you push the system unit back into the rack.
Procedure
1. Unlock the blue rail safety latches (A) by lifting them upward.
2. Align the system unit on to the rails and push the system unit back into the rack until both release
latches lock into position.
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Installing the System and Ordered Parts for the 8335-GCA or 8335-GTA