Intel SGI Altix 450 - Manual (Page 24)

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1: System Installation
System Installation Overview
In this chapter, different installation instructions are provided for different types of system
installations. Follow the instructions for your type of installation, as follows:
Note: It is assumed that you will be connecting a system console to your system in each
installation case.
• If you have ordered a server system that is already rackmounted, which means that the
modules that compose your system are also already cabled together, follow the instructions
in these sections:
– “Safety Precautions” on page 3
– “Installing a Rack” on page 6
– “Cabling the System IRUs to a Power Source” on page 31
– “Connecting the System Console” on page 36
• If you have ordered un-racked IRU modules with the intention of rackmounting and cabling
your own server system, follow the instructions in these sections:
– “Safety Precautions” on page 3
– “Installing a Rack” on page 6
– “Installing the IRUs in a Rack” on page 24
– “NUMAlink Cabling the System IRUs” on page 29
– “Cabling the System IRUs to a Power Source” on page 31
– “Connecting the System Console” on page 36