Installation

Moving Server Chassis

Moving Server Chassis

When lifting the chassis, be aware of its weight, and follow these guidelines:

Caution Do not try to lift the chassis using the handles on the side. These handles are intended only for moving and adjusting the chassis position.

Never lift the chassis aloneAlways use two people to lift the chassis. If available, use a scissor jack or other lifting device designed for installing heavy equipment into data center racks.

Disconnect all power and external cables before lifting the chassis.

Remove all FEXes, power supplies, fans, and servers from the chassis before lifting.

Ensure that your footing is solid and the weight of the system is evenly distributed between your feet.

Lift the system slowly, keeping your back straight. Lift with your legs, not with your back. Bend at the knees, not at the waist.

Caution Do not remove the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) located at the back of the chassis.

Installation Guidelines

When installing the chassis, follow these guidelines:

Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the chassis. See Site Planning and Maintenance Records for the recommended site planning tasks. Further detail is provided in the Cisco UCS Site Preparation Guide.

Record the information listed in Site Planning and Maintenance Records as you install and configure the chassis.

Ensure that there is adequate space around the chassis to allow for servicing the chassis and for airflow.

Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the heat dissipation requirements listed in Technical Specifications

Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in Rack Requirements, on page 2.

Note Jumper power cords are available for use in a rack. See Specifications for the Cisco

UCS 5108 Blade Server Chassis Power Supply Units.

Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in Technical Specifications. If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.

Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations due to fluctuating data traffic patterns.

 

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