Apple Xserve (Slot Load) - Manual (Page 23)

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Installing Your Server in a Rack
Xserve is specifically designed for rack mounting. It is not designed for use as a desktop
system.
You can install the server in several types of racks, including
m open four-post rack, 19 inches wide and 24 or 26 inches deep or 29–36 inches deep
m cabinet with four-post rack inside, 19 inches wide and 29–36 inches deep
m two-post (also called “telco”) rack, 19 inches wide
The server is 1.75 inches (1U) high.
The brackets and screws necessary to attach the server to any of these racks are included
with your server, along with some extra screws of each type. You need to supply medium-
sized and very small Phillips screwdrivers for the installation.
Warning Do not place a monitor on the server or use the top of the server as a shelf in
the rack. Any weight on the server’s enclosure could damage the components inside.
Important Any rack used for Xserve should meet the specifications of the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard
ANSI/EIA-310-D-92, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 297, and Deutsche
Industrie Norm (DIN) 41494. See the documentation for the rack to determine whether
it is compatible with these standards.