Compaq 3000 manual Rack-Mount Server Installation, Rack Warnings and Precautions

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Chapter 3

Rack-Mount Server Installation

This chapter covers the following information:

■How to attach the mounting hardware to the server and to the rack

■How to install the server into the rack

You may choose Compaq’s optional installation service to install your rack products. See “Optional Installation Service” at the end of this chapter.

For more information about Compaq rack-mountable products, refer to the following Compaq documentation included with the server:

■Rack Planning and Installation Guide

This guide provides you with complete details on Compaq racks and rack-mountable products.

■Rack Builder media

This program allows you to build an online version of your proposed rack configurations. You can add icons of the rack model server and other rack-mount components to a graphic of the rack you intend to use. You can print reports of your simulations that include a list of all the Compaq parts and part numbers that are required for complete installation.

■Rack-Mountable Compaq ProLiant Server Installation Video

This video is about thirty minutes long and contains handy tips and tricks to help you efficiently and safely install your rack-mountable products.

Rack Warnings and Precautions

Before beginning these procedures, make sure you understand the following warnings and caution.

ProLiant 3000 Setup and Installation Guide