Rack installation instructions



Review the documentation that comes with the rack cabinet for safety and cabling information. Before















you install the server in a rack cabinet, review the following guidelines:












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Two or more people are required to install the device in a rack cabinet.















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Make sure that the room air temperature is below 35°C (95°F).












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Do not block any air vents; usually 15 cm (6 in.) of space provides proper airflow.

















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Do not leave open spaces above or below an installed server in your rack cabinet. To help prevent



















damage to server components, always install a blank filler panel to cover the open space and to help


















ensure proper air circulation.




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Install the server only in a rack cabinet with perforated doors.












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Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.













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Install the heaviest device in the bottom of the rack cabinet.












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Do not extend more than one device out of the rack cabinet at the same time.

















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Remove the rack doors and side panels to provide easier access during installation.














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Connect the server to a properly grounded outlet.









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Do not overload the power outlet when you install multiple devices in the rack cabinet.
















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Install the server in a rack that meets the following requirements:












– Minimum depth of 70 mm (2.76 in.) between the front mounting flange and inside of the front door.



















– Minimum depth of 157 mm (6.18 in.) between the rear mounting flange and inside of the rear door.



















– Minimum depth of 718 mm (28.27 in.) and maximum depth of 762 mm (30 in.) between the front



















and rear mounting flanges to support the use of the cable-management arm.

















Use safe practices when lifting.








≥18 kg (39.7 lb)
≥32 kg (70.5 lb)
≥55 kg (121.2 lb)















Do not place any object on top of








rack-mounted devices.



Notes:
1. Cage nuts and clip nuts are not required to install the server in a rack cabinet.

















2. You can install the cable-management arm on either side of the server. The installation instructions in

















this document can be reversed if you are installing the cable-management arm on the side of the

















server not shown.



The following illustration shows the items that you need to install the server in the rack cabinet. If any



















items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.

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Other models in this manual:
Desktops - ThinkServer RD220 (1.14 mb)