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Installing the rack-mounted server

You might need to install a rack-mounted server. Use this procedure to perform this task.

To install the rack-mounted server, complete the following high-level tasks:

Table 1. Tasks to install the server into a rack
Task Where to find associated information
Check the prerequisites. For more information, see Prerequisites for installing the 8231-E2B.
Perform the inventory. For more information, see Before you begin.
Verify that you have a rack. You must first have a rack installed. If you do not have a rack installed, see Installing the rack.
Determine where you want to install the rails and mark the location. To determine and mark the location, see Determining the location and Marking the location.
Attach the mounting hardware to the rack. To install the mounting hardware to the rack, see Attaching the 8231-E2B mounting hardware to the rack.
Install the system into the rack.

To install the system into the rack, see Installing the 8231-E2B system into the rack.
Install the cable management arm.

To install the cable management arm, see Installing the cable-management arm.
Remove the shipping bracket on the rear of the system that protects the power supplies. This is not needed for installation.
Note: Depending on your configuration, there might be orange shipping brackets on either side of the rear of the system and also covering the power supplies. Both the shipping bracket must be removed.
 To remove the shipping bracket, do the following:
  1. Remove the screws.
  2. Pull the power supplies out slightly so that you can remove the shipping bracket.
  3. Reseat the power supplies.
  4. If expansion units are present, remove the shipping brackets that cover the power supplies.
Graphic showing removing the shipping bracket
Connect your expansion unit, disk drives, and PCI adapters, if applicable.
Notes:
  • Consult your project manager or read the system plans before moving or installing any disk drives and PCI adapters.
  • Do not power on your system. You will be instructed to power on the system when you set up the console.
For more information, see Enclosures and expansion units Disk drives , and PCI adapters.

Cable the mouse, keyboard, and monitor, if required.

 For more information, see Cabling the server with keyboard, video, and mouse.
Cable the system and set up a console, interface, or terminal. For more information, see Cabling the server and setting up the console.
Connect the power cables to the system and apply power. For more information, see Connecting the power cables to the system.
Complete the server setup. For more information, see Completing the server setup.
Parent topic: Installing rack-mounted and factory-racked servers

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Last updated: Thu, October 10, 2013