Reference information
Use this information to learn more about the tasks associated with a system installation.
Installing rack-mounted and factory-racked servers
Use this information to learn about installing rack-mounted and factory-racked servers.
Note:
The screws included in the shipment are used to secure the drawer to the rack. Use these screws if
you are moving the rack and drawer to another location, or if you are in an area prone to vibrations or
earthquakes.
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 3. Tasks to install the server into a rack
Task
Where to find associated information
Check the prerequisites.
For more information, see “Prerequisite for installing the
8231-E1C and 8231-E2C” on page 1.
Perform the inventory.
For more information, see “Before you begin” on page 1.
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
(http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/
scope/hw/topic/p7hbf/installrack.htm).
Determine where you are going to install the rails and
mark the location.
To determine and mark the location, see “Determining
the location” on page 3 and “Marking the location” on
page 4.
Attach the mounting hardware to the rack.
To install the mounting hardware to the rack, see
“Attaching the 8231-E1C or 8231-E2C mounting
hardware to the rack” on page 5.
Install the system into the rack.
To install the system into the rack, see “Installing the
8231-E1C or 8231-E2C system into the rack” on page 8.
Install the cable management arm.
To install the cable management arm, see “Installing the
cable-management arm” on page 9.
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