IBM 86626RY Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 270

Rack installation The following information provides instructions for installing a server in a rack and for removing a server from a rack. The server comes with all the rack installation hardware (rack models only). >82 kg (180 lbs) Caution Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs) on top of the rack model of the server. Note 1. Review "Safety information" on page 340 before you begin. 2. You will need the following items: An assortment of small screwdrivers 8-inch adjustable wrench or pliers 3. Some of the installation procedures require three people. 4. To ensure rack stability, plan the installation of servers in the rack starting from the bottom. For more information, refer to the IBM Netfinity Rack Configurator program provided with the ServerGuide CDs. 5. Review the documentation that comes with the rack enclosure for safety or cabling considerations. Ensure that the planned installation is within the rack's guidelines for heat generation, electrical requirements, air flow, and mechanical loading. 6. Verify that the rack can meet the operating parameters, as detailed in "Specifications" on page 61. Installing and removing the server: During the installation procedure, you must install parts on the rack and the server. This process can be divided into two parts: Preparing the rack Installing the server in the rack 262 Netfinity Server HMM