Dell 2400 manual Installing the PowerEdge System in the Rack, Installing the Rack Adapters

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Installing the PowerEdge System in the Rack

The subsections that follow include instructions for installing the PowerEdge system.

Installing the Rack Adapters

To install the rack adapters on the computer, perform the following steps.

The following procedure is required only if you are converting a PowerEdge 2400 system from a tower chassis to a rack-ready chassis.

CAUTION: The computer may weigh up to 32 kg (70 lb) when fully loaded. To prevent personal injury, do not attempt to move the computer by yourself.

1.Lay the computer on its top side (see Figure 1-9) on a piece of foam or cardboard (to prevent damage to the computer while you remove the feet).

back of computer

	top side
left side	right side

front of computer

Figure 1-9. Computer Orientation

2.Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove the plastic screw from each of the four rubber feet on the bottom of the chassis (see Figure 1-10).

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Contents Rack Installation Guide Page Safety Caution and Warnings Safety InstructionsGeneral Precautions Additional Safety PrecautionsPage Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products Precautions for Servers, Storage Systems, and AppliancesPrecautions for Products With Laser Devices When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargePage Contents Xii Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide Rack Kit Contents Removing the Doors From a 24-U or 42-U Rack Installing the Rack KitBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsOpening the Latch on the 24-U Rack Door Opening the Latch on the 42-U Rack Door Removing the 42-U Rack Doors Removing the 24-U Rack Doors Installing the Slide Assemblies in the RackOne Rack Unit Determining Where to Install the Slide Assemblies Installing the Slide Assemblies Installing the Rack Adapters Installing the PowerEdge System in the Rack10. Removing the Feet 11. Removing the Computer’s Top Cover 12. Installing the Rack Adapter and Shoulder Screws Installing the Computer13. Installing the Computer in the Rack Back of computer Installing the Cable-Management ArmReplacing the Rack Doors Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide Index Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide

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2400 specifications

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