Quick start guide for i5 520, 525, and 515 (9405-520,
9406-520, 9406-525, and 9407-515)
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This Quick start guide contains an abbreviated set of setup instructions designed to help you quickly unpack
and set up a standard system. Users unfamiliar with this IBM hardware should use the fully detailed, setup
instructions that you can find in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center. For details about how to
access the information center, see task 11.Finish your system setup
Before you begin
The exclamation mark surrounded by a gray triangle denotes caution. A CAUTION notice
indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor
personal injury. Before doing a step that contains a caution icon, read and understand the
caution statement that accompanies it.
Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as a shelf or workspace. Do not place any
object on top of rack-mounted devices.
Use safe practices when lifting.
32-55 kg (70.5-121.2 lbs)
CAUTION: The weight of this part or unit is between 32 and 55 kg (70.5 and 121.2 lb). It
takes three persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C010)
Tools needed (Rack installation only)
Flat-blade screwdriver
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1
2
2
Inventory
2.1
2.2
Complete an inventory of the external parts.
Locate the kitting report (inventory list) in the bag that contains the information center
CD (SK3T-8159). Make sure you received all of the parts that you ordered. Your order
information should be located in an envelope adhered to the outside of your system box.
You can also obtain order information from your marketing representative or IBM
Business Partner.
If you have incorrect, missing, or damaged parts, contact any of the following resources:
Your IBM reseller
IBM Rochester manufacturing automated information line at 1-800-300-8751
(United States only)
Directory of worldwide contacts at www.ibm.com/planetwide.
Select your location to view the service and support contact information.
If you are not installing your server into a rack, skip to task 7
Operations Console (LAN)
.
Cable the server and
If you are installing your server into a rack, you will need the following parts:
Rack-mounting template
Slide rail assemblies
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2
1
5
6
4
4
Rack-mounting hardware kit
4
Blue knobs
6
System-to-slide-rail screws
4
Rack-retaining screws
2
Blue thumbscrews
2
Latch brackets
2
Latch-bracket screws
Cable-management arm
3
Prepare the rack for installation
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
If you are installing your server into a new rack, ensure that you have completed the
unpacking instructions that were provided with the rack.
If your server is already installed in a rack, skip to task 7
Console (LAN).
Place the rack in the location of the installation.
Use the wrench that was provided with your rack to level the rack by raising or lowering
the front and back leveling feet .
Install the stabilizer bracketon the front of the rack.
If necessary, remove any trim kit pieces that were previously installed on the rack.
Tip:
Removing the trim kit pieces allows you to read the EIA units on the rack.
A
B
Cable the server and Operations
A
B
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If you do not have enough space around your rack to open the front and back doors completely, remove
the doors before starting this task to allow adequate access.
Install the slide rail assemblies
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Locate the rack-mounting template, the rack-mounting hardware kit, and the slide rail
assemblies that were included with your server.
Use the rack-mounting template to determine where in the rack to place the server. Remove
any filler panels necessary to allow adequate access to the location where you will install
your server.
Note: Install units into the lower part of the rack first. Place
larger and heavier units in the lower part of the rack.
Follow the rack-mounting template to mark the location on
the rack where you will place the server. Use the selfÂadhesive placement dots found on the rack-mounting
template.
Install the slide rail assemblies .A
Pull the back latch-assembly
1.
release tabsto the retracted
position and lock the latch
assembly . Make sure the
alignment pinsthat are
located on the back of the slide
rail are fully retracted.
C
B
D
C
Back
A
Front
From the back of the rack,
2.
insert the front alignment pin
into the hole in the front of the
rack, as identified by the selfÂadhesive placement dot.
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B
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