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For use with Pentium II Xeon and Pentium III Xeon processor-based servers only
Writer: Michele Wray Project: Compaq ProLiant 5500 and 5500R Servers Setup and Installation Guide Comments: 328470-002
File Name: A-FRNT.DOC Last Saved On: 2/8/99 11:33 AM
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Chapter 2
Installation Overview
Server Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................................2-2
Pre-installation Planning ...........................................................................................................2-3
Power Requirements .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Grounding ..........................................................................................................................2-4
Server Temperature Requirements.....................................................................................2-4
Installation Procedure................................................................................................................2-5
Installing a Rack Mount Model .........................................................................................2-5
Installing a Tower Model...................................................................................................2-6
Chapter 3
Rack-Mount Server Installation
Rack Warnings and Precautions................................................................................................3-1
Airflow Requirements...............................................................................................................3-3
Unpacking the Server................................................................................................................3-4
Optional Installation Service..............................................................................................3-4
Locating Materials and Documentation.............................................................................3-5
Rack Resource Kit.............................................................................................................. 3-7
Preparing the Mounting Brackets and Slide Rail Assemblies ..................................................3-8
Attaching the Bracket Rail to the Mounting Bracket .......................................................3-9
Attaching the Mounting Bracket Slide Assembly to the Rack........................................3-14
Measuring with the Template ..........................................................................................3-14
Inserting Cage Nuts in the Rack Frame...........................................................................3-16
Attaching the Mounting Bracket Assembly to the Rack ................................................3-18
Attaching Server Rails .....................................................................................................3-20
Attaching the Cable Management Arm Component Bracket .................................................3-21
Loading the Rack Server.........................................................................................................3-22
Attaching the Cable Management Arm................................................................................... 3-25
Chapter 4
Installing Hardware Components
Preparing the Server..................................................................................................................4-2
Accessing Non Hot-Plug Areas.................................................................................................4-2
System Board Switches....................................................................................................4-13
Accessing the Fans...........................................................................................................4-16
Interlock System ..............................................................................................................4-17
Integrated Management Device .......................................................................................4-19
Power Supply Locks ........................................................................................................4-19