Installing the system into the rack and connecting and routing power cables

After you install the system onto the rails in the rack, connect and route power cables.

About this task

CAUTION:

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The weight of this part or unit is between 18 and 32 kg (39.7 and 70.5 lb). It takes two persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C009)

1. Remove the protective plastic film from the top of the system chassis.
2. Move to the front of the rack.
3. Using two people, one on each side of the system, lift the system and align the system chassis rails on each side of the chassis with the rack rails.
4. With each person supporting the weight of the system on each side, gently push the system into the rack until you hear each rail click into place.
5. Before releasing your hold on the system, ensure that the rails are engaged by sliding the system forward into service lock position. Check that the rails are properly seated. If the rails are not fully engaged, the system could drop.
6. Release the rail safety latches and push the system fully into the rack. The safety latches work in opposite directions; the latch on one side moves up while the latch on the other side moves down.
   Figure 1. Placing the system into the operating position

   
7. Secure the system to the rack by screwing a screw through the handles on each side of the system chassis.
8. Plug the power cords into the power supplies.
   Figure 2. Plugging the power cords into the power supplies

   
9. If a port to which you are cabling is covered by a port cover, remove and discard it. The port covers ensure that you are reminded that you must reset the Administrator password on your managed system upon initial system IPL.

   To change the default password, run the following command:

   ipmitool -I lanplus -U ADMIN -P ADMIN -H <BMC IP address or host name> set password 1 <New password>

10. Attach all cables to the rear of the server.
    Figure 3. Rear ports

    

    Table 1. Input and output ports

    Identifier	Description
    1	USB 2.0 used for keyboard and mouse. Certain USB drives might be too wide to fit properly into the USB ports on the rear of the system. Test the fit your USB drive before proceeding.
    2	Ethernet Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
    3	Serial IPMI
    4	Video Graphics Array (VGA) used for monitor. Only the 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz VGA setting is supported. Only up to a 3-meter cable is supported. Text based capability is only supported at this time.

11. Plug the system power cords and the power cords for any other attached devices into the alternating current (AC) power source.
12. Continue with Completing server setup.