Rack mount configuration
To configure the Type 6866 in a rack mount there are
three major steps.
1. Preparing the computer for installation in a rack
enclosure.
2. Preparing the rack enclosure.
3. Installing the computer into the rack enclosure.
Preparing the computer for installation
Parts needed:
Part number 10L7006, Netfinity Tower-Rack
Conversion Kit
Two 3.5 mm flange nuts which are provided in a
plastic bag taped inside the CD-ROM drive cover
The inner slide from two slide bracket assemblies
6 pan-head short screws
Attention
To avoid damage to internal components, use only the
pan-head short screws included with the rack mount
kit.
To prepare the Type 6866 for installation in a rack
enclosure:
1. Remove the left side cover.
2. Remove the top and right cover (secured by four
slotted screws).
3. Place the computer on its right side to gain access to
the inside.
4. Reach in and remove the four feet at the bottom of
the computer.
5. Move the computer back to the tower position.
6. Install the new right side cover using three slotted
screws.
7. Place the computer on its right side.
8. Install the new left side cover (the left cover has a
thumbscrew attached). Tighten the thumbscrew.
9. Install L-bracket part number 20L1419 on the left and
L-bracket part number 20L1418 on the right, using
two slotted screws per L-bracket.
10. Remove the rubber thread protectors on the two bolt
studs near the power supply (as shown in the
following illustration).
11. Remove the screw between the two bolt studs (as
shown in the following illustration).
12. Install the cable-arm bracket onto the two bolt studs
on the rear of the computer. This cable-arm bracket
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