Lenovo 5U Tower-to-rack User Manual

Lenovo 5U Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit

Installation Instructions

Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in the Notices, the Safety Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information document.

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Chapter 1. The 5U Tower-to-Rack

conversion kit ............1

What you will need ............3

Installation guidelines ...........3

Handling static-sensitive devices........3

Chapter 2. Installing the Tower-to-Rack

conversion kit ............5

Preparing the server ............5

Removing the covers and bezel filler ......5

Relocating and installing hardware and the covers 10

Chapter 3. Rack installation

instructions ............19

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Chapter 1. The 5U Tower-to-Rack conversion kit

The 5U Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit contains the parts that you need to convert a 5U server that is 70.2 cm (27.6 in.) deep from a tower model to a rack model. You can then install the server into a rack cabinet that is at least 70.2 cm (27.6 in.) deep.

The following parts come with the Tower-to-rack conversion kit:

v One chassis conversion package

v One rack-mounting kit (includes rack-mounting instructions, template, and the

following hardware)

Note: The illustration of the rack-mounting kit in this document might be slightly different from your hardware.

v One cable management arm (CMA) kit

v Lenovo warranty information document

v Important notices document

v This document

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What you will need

You will need the following tools to install the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit:

v A small flat-blade screwdriver

v A medium Phillips screwdriver

v An 8 mm open-end or box wrench

v A 12 mm nut driver or a 12 mm open-end or box wrench

v Pliers

Installation guidelines

Before you install the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit, read the following information:

v Read the safety information that comes with your server.

v Read these instructions and the rack installation instructions to familiarize

yourself with the installation procedures.

v Inventory the kit items as listed in the parts list that begins on page 1.

v Remove all media (diskettes, CDs, optical discs, or tapes) from the drives of

your server.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your server. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around

you.

v Wear an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available.

v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.

v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.

v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.

v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted

metal part of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body.

v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server

without setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface.

v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating

reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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Chapter 2. Installing the Tower-to-Rack conversion kit

This section provides the information for converting your tower model server to a rack-mounted server.

Note: This kit is designed for converting several different server models. Your server might look different from the servers that are illustrated, and some parts of the kit might not be used.

Preparing the server

To prepare the server, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v, “Installation guidelines” on

page 3, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 3.

2. Shut down the server operating system.

3. Turn off the server and disconnect all cables.

4. Remove all drives and drive bay filler panels from the server.

Note: For instructions for turning off the server, see the documentation that comes with the server.

Removing the covers and bezel filler

To remove the covers and the bezel filler from the server, complete the following steps:

1. Use the key that comes with the server to unlock the bezel. Open the bezel by

pressing the release button on the left edge of the bezel, and rotate the left side of the bezel away from the server.

2. Remove the bezel filler out of the server.

3. Pull the tabs slightly to release the front panel.

Note: You can use flat-head screwdriver to pull the tabs if necessary.

4. Close the front bezel.

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5. Pull the cover-release latch down while you rotate the top edge of the cover

away from the server; then, lift the cover off the server. Save the cover for use as the top cover in the rack configuration.

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