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CHAPTER 1
Preparing for Installation
This chapter provides background information about the installation proceduresfor
both servers that are provided in Chapter2.
This chapter contains these topics:
■“Toolsand Equipment Needed” on page 3
■“Optional Component Installation” on page 3
■“ESD Precautions” on page 3
■“Installation Overview” on page 4
■“Cabling Notes for Both Servers” on page6
■“Slide Rail Assembly Notes for Both Servers” on page 10
■“Cable Management Notes for Both Servers” on page 13
■“Safety Precautions” on page 14
The SPARCEnterprise T5140 server is a 1 rack unit (1U) server (FIGURE 1-1). The
SPARCEnterprise T5240 server is a 2 rack unit (2U) server (FIGURE 1-2).