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Placing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the operating position

Use this procedure to place the system or expansion unit in the operating position to make the unit available for use.

To place the system into the operating position follow these steps:

Tip: Some of the figures in these procedures might not look exactly like the system or expansion unit that you have. However, the steps to perform the task are the same.
  1. Simultaneously release the blue rail safety latches (B), located near the front of each rail, and push the system or expansion unit into the rack as shown in the following figure.
    Note: Ensure that the cables at the rear of the system or expansion unit do not catch or bind as you push the unit back into the rack.
    Figure 1. Releasing the rail safety latches
    Press blue release latches
  2. Replace and tighten the two thumbscrews (C) that secure the system or expansion unit (A) to the rack as shown in the following figure.
    Figure 2. Replacing the thumbscrews
    Replace the thumbscrews that secure the system or expansion unit to the rack
  3. Close the front rack door.


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Last updated: Thu, July 09, 2015