- HP 10000 G2 Series Rack Options Installation Guide

Rack Air Duct kit 88
Installation video
HP recommends watching the HP 10000 G2 Rack Air Duct Installation video. The video provides a
demonstration of installation strategies and techniques that might be helpful while installing the air duct.
To access the video:
1. Go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/sml).
2. In the Product category section, select Options and Accessories.
3. In the Product family section, select Server Rack and Rack Options.
4. In the Product series section, select HP 10000 G2 Rack Air Duct Kit.
5. In the Media selection and resources section, select either the Air duct installation video or the Retrofit
kit installation video.
Installing the Top Exhaust Retrofit kit
Follow these instructions to convert your existing HP rack to accommodate the kit.
1. Remove the perforated rear doors of your rack.
2. Remove the perforated rack top plate and install the solid rack top plate ("Installing the solid rack top
plate" on page 89).
3. If necessary, remove any installed components from the bottom two U spaces.
4. Install the solid rack base plate ("Installing the solid rack base plate" on page 90).
5. If necessary, replace the installed components in their original rack locations.
6. Install the airflow gasket to the inside of your rack ("Installing the airflow gasket" on page 91).
7. Install the floor gasket to your rack ("Installing the floor gasket" on page 93).
Removing the rear doors
1. Open the hinge brackets by pulling up the top hinge pin and pulling down the bottom hinge pin (1).
2. Lift the rear doors off the hinge brackets, and then remove the doors from the rack (2).