Determine the Position for the Server in the Rack
Review the guidelines for positioning the server in the rack (see “Guidelines for Server Installation” on page 21). Then follow these steps to measure and mark its specific location.
1Determine the exact position where you want to attach the server and mark it on one side of the rack.
Some racks have marks at regular intervals (such as 1U) to aid in positioning a server; others may provide a template to help place the server in the rack. If your rack does not have such aids, measure or count holes from an established point.
Identify the appropriate holes in all mounting posts before you install the server so that it is mounted level.
The distance between holes may vary somewhat on racks made by different manufacturers.
2Use the mounting template or a straightedge to mark the same spot on the other side of the rack.
You can put a pencil mark or a piece of tape on each side of the rack to mark the correct spot.
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3To verify that the position is correct, measure 1.75 inches (the server’s height) down from the hole you’ve marked on the rack.
You measure downward because you’ll attach the cover of the server’s enclosure to the rack, then slide the server into it.
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