Preparing The Rack; Attaching Rack Nuts To The Rack - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Installation Manual

Chapter 13

Preparing the Rack

The rack nuts and slide mechanism must be connected to the rack before installing
the HP NetServer LXr 8500 into the rack. A cardboard rack-mounting template
comes with the HP NetServer. This template shows you where to mount the nuts
on the rack.

Attaching Rack Nuts to the Rack

Use this section to attach the rack nuts to the front columns of the HP Systems
rack. The rack nuts are used to hold the HP NetServer's slides in place and secure
the front of the HP NetServer to the rack.
CAUTION
If other rack components are to be mounted in the rack below
the HP NetServer, install those components before starting to
mount the HP NetServer.
NOTE
Use the HP Rack Configuration Tools to determine where in
the rack to mount the HP NetServer.
1. Find the rack-mounting template for the HP Systems rack.
If the HP NetServer is still in its box, the template should be in the
accessories tray sitting on top of the HP NetServer itself.
2. Hold the template alongside the outside face (the front) of one of the front
rack columns.
3. Line up the bottom of the template with the lower line of space the HP
NetServer will occupy.
The template covers a span of 7 EIA units, which is the height requirement
of the HP NetServer.
4. Slide the rack nuts onto the column where indicated by the template.
5. If you don't have the template, use the markings shown in Figure 13-2 for
rack nut placement on the front columns.
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Alternative Rack Mounting