2-20Server Installation Overview

Attaching the Rack Mounting Bracket and

Slide Assembly to the Rack

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that the rack leveling feet are extended to the floor and support the full weight of the rack. Each rack must be level and stable. Racks that are not coupled together require the installation of stabilizers. This must be done before you perform any work on the rack.

See the Rack Planning and Installation Guide for more information on leveling feet and stabilizers.

Measuring with the Template

The template provided with the server offers an easy and reliable way to properly position the server in the rack. Use the tabs on the template to suspend it from the lower hole of a two-hole set of perforations in the vertical side rails. Pencil-mark the attachment points for the mounting bracket assemblies, the cage nuts for the faceplate thumbscrews, and the top of the server. Use the tick marks on the rack side rails to insure level installation of the server. See illustrations and instructions printed on the template.

IMPORTANT: Determine the server's place in the rack before installing the mounting bracket assemblies. To remind you of the proper placement of the server in the rack, refer to the Rack Builder report you printed when you planned your rack configuration. Always mount the heaviest item on the bottom of the rack and work from the bottom to the top.

1.Starting at the bottom of the rack, or at the top of a previously mounted component, measure the screw hole locations for the server's mounting bracket assemblies. Pencil-mark the locations on the outside of the rack. Do this on both the front and the back of the rack.

IMPORTANT: The template is two-sided (front and back) and printed with arrows that show you where the screws will be inserted, both for the mounting bracket assemblies and for the thumbscrews that will secure the server's front bezel to the front of the rack.

Align the template carefully with the holes on the rack, to determine the exact placement of the screws.

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1850R specifications

The Compaq 1850R, introduced in the late 1990s, is a robust and versatile server known for its reliability and performance. This rack-mounted server was designed to cater to the evolving needs of businesses that required high availability and scalability in their IT infrastructure.

At the core of the Compaq 1850R is its support for dual Intel Pentium III processors. This dual-processor configuration provides enhanced multitasking capabilities, allowing the server to handle more simultaneous processes effectively. With a clock speed of up to 1 GHz, businesses could run demanding applications and services with improved speed and efficiency.

One of the standout features of the Compaq 1850R is its impressive memory capacity. The server supports up to 8GB of SDRAM, which allows it to manage larger datasets and facilitate better performance for memory-intensive applications. This makes the 1850R an ideal choice for database management and enterprise resource planning.

Storage options are another highlight of the Compaq 1850R. The server can accommodate multiple hot-swappable hard drive bays, supporting both SCSI and IDE drives. This flexibility allows organizations to scale their storage needs as their data requirements grow. The ability to add or replace drives without downtime is a significant advantage for maintaining high availability environments.

In terms of networking, the Compaq 1850R features integrated Ethernet ports for reliable network connectivity. The server also supports advanced RAID configurations, which enhances data protection and improves performance by distributing I/O across multiple drives. This feature is particularly important for businesses that rely heavily on data integrity and availability.

The design of the 1850R is optimized for rack mounting, a standard for enterprise environments looking to maximize space and efficiency. Its compact form factor fits seamlessly into standard 19-inch racks, making it suitable for various server rooms and data centers.

Overall, the Compaq 1850R is a powerful server that combines solid processing capability, extensive memory support, and flexible storage options. It remains a valuable asset for organizations seeking to build a reliable and scalable IT infrastructure. As businesses continue to demand efficiency and performance from their servers, the 1850R stands as a testament to Compaq's commitment to quality and innovation in the tech industry.