Rack to Tower and Tower to Rack System Conversion Guide (June 2005)

Chapter 3

3 Converting a Rack System to a Tower

System

This chapter explains how to convert your HP Integrity rx2620 rack system to a tower system.

Process for Converting Your Rack System to a Tower

System

This section covers the sequence of procedures necessary for converting your rack system to a tower system.

Here is a high-level summary of these steps:

1. Removing the system from its rack enclosure

2. Removing the system’s rack latch brackets

3. Installing the system’s pedestal

4. Installing the system’s access panels

Removing the System from its Rack Enclosure

To remove a rack system from its rack enclosure, reverse the instructions in the document Installation Guide

for Midweight Slide Kit that was shipped with your rack installation kit.

Removing the System’s Front Access Panel

To remove the rack system’s front access panel, press in on the front access panel’s retaining clips (located on

the right side of the system) and rotate the front panel approximately 45 degrees away from the system’s

chassis. Next, disconnect the front access panel’s retaining slots from their retaining tabs on the system’s

chassis. See Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1 Remove the Front Access Panel

Front Access Panel

Retaining Tabs

Retaining Slots

Retaining Clips