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You might need to install a rack-mounted server.
To install a rack-mounted server, complete the following high-level tasks:
| Task | Where to find associated information |
|---|---|
| Check the prerequisites. | For instructions, see Prerequisite for installing the 8202-E4D and 8205-E6D. |
| Perform the inventory. | For instructions, see Before you begin. |
| Verify that you have a rack, if you need one. | To install a rack, 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 and install the cable management arm. | To install the mounting hardware to the rack,
see Attaching the 8202-E4D and 8205-E6D mounting hardware to the rack To install the cable management arm, see Installing the cable-management arm. |
| After installing the system onto the mounting hardware, remove the shipping bracket on the rear left of the system that protects the power supplies. This shipping bracket is not needed for system installation. | To remove the shipping bracket, complete the
following steps:
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| Install and connect the expansion unit, disk
drives, and PCI adapters, if applicable. Notes:
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For instructions, see Connecting the expansion units, disk drives, and PCI adapters. |
| Cable the system and set up a console, interface, or terminal. | For instructions, see Cabling the server and setting up the console. |
| Connect the power cables and apply power. | For instructions, see Connecting the power cables to the system. |
| Complete the server setup. | For instructions, see Completing the server setup. |
