HP Proliant DL580 - Chapter 8 Installing the Server in a Rack

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Installing the Server in a Rack
This chapter provides the required procedures for mounting an HP ProLiant DL580
Generation 2 server into a Compaq branded or industry-standard 19-in rack. For more
information, refer to Chapter 4, “Planning the Server Installation.” Server cabling and
configuration are discussed in Chapter 10, “Server Configuration and Utilities”and
Appendix D, “Cabling Guidelines.”
This chapter specifically addresses:
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Server installation overview
Preparing the rack for server installation
— Measuring with the rack template
— Installing the rack rail assemblies
Preparing the server for rack installation
— Attaching the server rails
— Removing the power supplies
Installing the server into the rack
— Loading the server into the rack rails
— Attaching the cable management system reel assemblies
— Reinstalling the power supplies
Securing the server in the rack for shipping
Connecting the AC power cord and peripheral devices
Securing cables with the cable management harness
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