User`s manual
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Preface
Chapter 5 Rack Installation
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 5-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 5-1
5-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 5-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 5-2
General Server Precautions ............................................................................ 5-2
5-5 Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 5-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ..................................................................... 5-3
Reduced Airow .............................................................................................. 5-3
Mechanical Loading ........................................................................................ 5-3
Circuit Overloading .......................................................................................... 5-3
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................. 5-3
5-6 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 5-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 5-4
Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 5-5
Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 5-5
Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis ....................................................... 5-6
Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ............................................................ 5-7
Standard Chassis Installation ......................................................................... 5-8
Optional Quick Installation Method ................................................................. 5-9
Adapters for Round and Threaded Hole Racks ........................................... 5-10
Appendix A SC417 Cables and Hardware
Appendix B SC417 Power Supply Specications
Appendix C SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specications