Sun Microsystems X4150 manual Before You Install the Server, Server Installation Process Overview

C H A P T E R 2

Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server

Into a Rack with Slide-Rails

This chapter describes how to place the Sun Fire X4150 server into a rack using the rail assembly in the rackmount kit. Perform this procedure if the rail assembly is purchased.

This chapter includes the following topics:

■“Before You Install the Server” on page 9

■“Preparing the Slide Rails and Server for Installation” on page 11

■“Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies” on page 17

■“Installing the Cable Management Arm” on page 19

■“Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails and CMA” on page 26

Note – In this guide, the term rack means either an open rack or a closed cabinet.

Before You Install the Server

Read the overview and see the service label on the top cover before you begin to install the Sun Fire X4150 server.

Server Installation Process Overview

To install your server into a four-post rack using the slide-rail and cable management arm options, perform the following tasks in the order shown:

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