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HP Rack Rail Kit installation
instructions
Overview
This document contains instructions for installing HP rack rails into square
and round hole racks for HP 1U and 2U servers.
NOTE:
For more information on preparing the server for installation,
see the user guide that ships with the server.
Kit contents
• Two rack rails (left and right)
• Mounting hardware for square and round hole racks
• Two tie wraps
NOTE:
If mounting the server into threaded hole or telco racks, please
see w
ww.racksolutions.com to purchase mounting hardware.
© Copyright 1999, 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company,
L.P.
First edition: February 2008
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
www.hp.com
Important safety information
See the Important Safety Information document included with the server.
CAUTION:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic
components. Be sure you are properly grounded (earthed)
before beginning any installation procedure.
Installation guidelines
This installation is to be performed by qualified individuals who have
knowledge of the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with
equipment containing hazardous electrical circuits.
WARNING!
These rails, when installed, form only a shelf for the server to
rest on. The server is not attached to the rail by any other means.
Use extreme caution when pulling the server out from the rack;
it can slip and fall, causing damage to the server or injury. HP
is not responsible for any damage or injury caused by the
mishandling of the server.
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WARNING!
Ensure that the rack is level and stable before working on the
rack. Be sure the leveling jacks (feet) extend to the floor and
that the full weight of the rack rests firmly on the floor.
WARNING!
Ensure that the rack has anti-tip measures in place. Such
measures may include floor-bolting, anti-tip feet, ballast, or a
combination of these as specified by the rack manufacturer and
applicable codes.
WARNING!
Ensure that sufficient personnel are on hand to support the
product(s) during the installation process. Use of the appropriate
lifting device is recommended as an installation aid.
NOTE:
If installing rails into a square hole rack, use
larger-sized shoulder screws and pins for mounting.
If installing rails into a round hole rack, use
smaller-sized shoulder screws and pins for
mounting.
WARNING!
Always load the rack from the bottom up. Load the heaviest
items in the rack first. This makes the rack bottom-heavy and
helps prevent it from becoming unstable.
WARNING!
Do not overload the branch circuit that provides power to the
rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the
branch circuit rating.
Mounting the server
1. Position left and right rack rails at the desired 'U' position in the
rack (step 1 in Figure 1).
NOTE:
The rails can be adjusted to fit the rack.
Figure 1 Attach the rails to the rack columns
3. Slide the server into position on the rails (step 3 in Figures 2, 3).
NOTE:
The rear ends of the rails have a CTO bracket that
must overlap the chassis tab in order to secure the
server to the rails (Figure 4).
2. Secure rack rails to the front and back rack columns using screws.
Make sure that the shoulders of the screws fit inside the square or
round holes of the rack (step 2 in Figure 1).
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Figure 2 Insert the 1U server into the rack
Figure 5 Secure the 1U server to the rack
Figure 3 Insert the 2U server into the rack
Figure 4 CTO bracket location
4. Secure the server to the rack rails using thumbscrews on the server
front bezel (step 4 in Figures 5, 6).
Figure 6 Secure the 2U server to the rack
5. Using the holes provided in the rear rack rails, install tie wraps and
route external cable as required (Figure 7).
Figure 7 Cable management with tie wraps
6. Connect all power cords.
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