Dell PowerEdge 2900 Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide
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A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, RapidRails, VersaRails, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 5
5 SAFETY: Rack Mounting of Systems 5 General Installation Instructions 6 Before You Begin 6 Installing the Tower-to-Rack Kit 7 Tower-to-Rack Kit Contents 7 Recommended Tools and Supplies 8 Conversion Tasks 8 Removing the Bezel 9 Preparing the System for Conversion 10 - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 6
4 Contents - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 7
as to various peripherals or supporting hardware. CAUTION: Before installing systems in a rack, install front and side stabilizers on stand-alone racks or the front stabilizer on racks joined to other racks. Failure to install stabilizers accordingly before installing systems in a rack could cause - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 8
General Installation Instructions The system Rack Installation Guide provides instructions for trained service technicians installing one or more systems in an open-frame relay rack or in a rack cabinet. The RapidRails™ rack kit can be installed without tools in manufacturer's rack cabinets that - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 9
joined to other racks. Failure to install stabilizers accordingly before installing systems in a rack with the rack cabinet for instructions on installing and anchoring the stabilizer feet. Installing the Tower-to-Rack Kit • Replacement label for the control panel display Tower-to-Rack Conversion - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 10
metal filler panel 4 rack front plate 7 M3 x 8 flathead Torx screw (34) 10 replacement control panel display label 2 chassis plastic filler panel (3) 3 left rack ear 5 right 10-mm nut driver • T-10 Torx driver (for removing and installing the front panels) Conversion Tasks Installing a rack kit - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 11
the shoulder nuts and plastic filler panels • Removing the rack doors • Installing the system in the rack • Installing the cable-management arm • Routing the system cables • Installing the rack bezel • Installing the rack doors Removing the Bezel 1 Unlock the keylock at the right side of the - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 12
in your system and remove all hard drive carriers and drive blanks from the drive bays. 3 If present, remove the filler panels from the peripheral bay. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove any devices installed in the peripheral bay. 4 If present, unlock and remove the Kensington cable lock on the - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 13
trained service technicians. See your Product Information Guide for front of the system to disengage the tabs from the chassis slot and slide the foot forward to remove it from the chassis the chassis. See Figure 1-3. 3 Using a T10 Torx driver, remove the 11 flathead Torx screws from the bottom of - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 14
Figure 1-3. Removing the Tower Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 1 top panel 2 4 cover latch and release lock 5 7 chassis slot for stabilizer foot 8 (4) 10 M3 x 8 flathead T10 Torx screw 11 (11) hex screw (top panel) hex screw (4) tower stabilizer foot (2) panel hook 8 9 3 cover 6 bottom - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 15
the connector out of the socket. 4 Remove the display module: a Insert the end of a paper clip into the hole on the right side of the display module and gently pry the label off. Discard the label. b Using a T10 Torx driver, remove the two M3 x 12 T10 Torx panhead screws that secure the - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 16
the Control Panel Assembly 2 1 11 10 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 control panel board (top view) 2 4 control panel cable 5 7 M3 x 12 T10 Torx panhead 8 module label display module cable connector 3 control panel board (bottom view) 6 display module 9 display module cable 14 Tower-to-Rack Conversion - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 17
chassis. See Figure 1-5. Figure 1-5. Removing the Tower Front Plate 1 2 1 tower front plate 2 M3 x 8 T10 Torx flathead screw (29) Installing the Rack Front Plate 1 Using a T-10 Torx driver, install the 34 screws (that came in your kit) to secure the rack front panel to the system chassis. See - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 18
Figure 1-6. Installing the Rack Front Plate and Rack Ears 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 1 metal filler panel 2 4 6-32 Phillips flathead screw (8) 5 7 left rack ear chassis double wall 3 M3 x 8 T10 Torx flathead screw 6 (34) right rack ear rack front plate 16 Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 19
control panel board. See Figure 1-7. Ensure that the cable is fully seated before you press the locking ring into position. 2 Install the metal filler panel into the chassis cutout where the control panel cable formerly routed. See Figure 1-6. 3 Reinstall the hard-drive carriers, drive blanks, and - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 20
Installing the Control Panel Assembly 3 4 5 6 2 1 8 7 1 M3 x 12 T10 Torx panhead screw (2) 4 control panel board 7 system chassis 2 display module 5 M3 x 5 T10 Torx panhead screw (3) 8 display module label 3 display module cable 6 control panel cable 18 Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 21
of the peripheral bay engages. Figure 1-8. Installing the Optional 1x2 Flex Bay Bracket 1 2 3 4 7 6 1 peripheral bay spring latch 4 power connector 7 flex bay 5 2 SAS cable (SAS_B_IN connector) 5 1x2 flex bay drive bracket 3 SAS cable (SAS_B_OUT connector) 6 slot key Tower-to-Rack Conversion - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 22
closed position. 4 Turn the latch release lock clockwise to the locked position. 5 Replace the Kensington cable lock on the back of the chassis. Installing the Shoulder Nuts and Plastic Filler Panels 1 Using a 3/8-inch or 10-mm nut driver, attach the 10-32 shoulder nuts included in the kit to the - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 23
of the rack and to prevent damage to the doors while installing the system in the rack cabinet. See the documentation provided with the rack for instructions on removing rack doors. Installing the System in a Rack If you are installing the system in a rack cabinet, see the procedures contained in - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 24
, then fit the free end of the bezel onto the system. Secure the bezel with the keylock. See Figure 1-10. Figure 1-10. Installing the Rack Bezel 1 2 1 keylock 2 rack bezel Installing the Rack Doors See the documentation provided with the rack for instructions on installing rack doors. 22 Tower - Dell PowerEdge 2900 | Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide - Page 25
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