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Preparing to Install Your Server

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CHAPTER 2 Preparing to Install Your Server 2 Before you install the server in a rack, you should carefully consider the placement of the unit in its rack and several factors in the infrastructure that will keep the server operating efficiently. Guidelines for Server Installation To ensure safe and smooth operation of your server, it's essential that you plan for proper location of the server in its rack, adequate power to the components in the rack, and the appropriate operating environment for the rack. As you plan for server installation, follow these guidelines to ensure that the server and its environment are safely and appropriately positioned for efficient operation and service. Choose the Server's Position in a Rack When determining the location for the server in a rack, be sure to allow adequate space for airflow and servicing from both the front and back. m Air to cool the server flows from front to back. Do not cover the front or back of the server or any of the openings in the server's front and back panels and case. Do not block the air flowing through the server. 19

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Preparing to Install Your Server
Before you install the server in a rack, you should carefully consider the placement of the unit
in its rack and several factors in the infrastructure that will keep the server operating efficiently.
Guidelines for Server Installation
To ensure safe and smooth operation of your server, it’s essential that you plan for proper
location of the server in its rack, adequate power to the components in the rack, and the
appropriate operating environment for the rack.
As you plan for server installation, follow these guidelines to ensure that the server and its
environment are safely and appropriately positioned for efficient operation and service.
Choose the Server’s Position in a Rack
When determining the location for the server in a rack, be sure to allow adequate space for
airflow and servicing from both the front and back.
m
Air to cool the server flows from front to back. Do not cover the front or back of the
server or any of the openings in the server’s front and back panels and case.
Do not block
the air flowing
through the server.