Tower-to-rack conversion

Use the following steps to prepare the system for rack installation:

Important: Read “Safety information” on page 133 before continuing with this procedure.

1.Shut down the operating system and remove all media from the drives, such as diskettes, CDs, optical disks, or tapes.

2.Turn off the system and any attached devices.

3.Disconnect all power cords from the system and electrical outlets.

4.Note the location of any remaining cables; then, disconnect all other cables from the system.

Caution

≥ 18 kg (39.7 lbs)

≥ 32 kg (70.5 lbs)

≥ 55 kg (121.2 lbs)

Use safe practices when lifting.

5.If the left-side cover is locked, unlock it; then, open the cover-release latch and slide the left-side cover towards the rear of the system to remove it.

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IBM XSERIES 220 manual Tower-to-rack conversion, Use safe practices when lifting