Apple Xserve (Slot Load) - Manual (Page 42)

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Installing the Server in a Short Four-Post Rack
Some four-post racks are shorter than the Xserve system. You can install the server in a short
rack that is 24 or 26 inches deep using special brackets provided for this purpose. You cannot
use the cable-management arm with a short rack.
When you install the Xserve system in a short four-post rack, the back of the server extends
beyond the rack’s rear posts. Therefore, you cannot install the system in a short enclosed
cabinet.
Once you’ve marked the exact position for the server on the rack, you’re ready to attach the
server. Here is an overview of the procedure.
m Connect the cover of the server to the front of the rack.
m Connect the rear mounting hardware to the server’s cover.
m Attach the short-rack mounting brackets to the rear posts of the rack.
m Slide the server into the cover and secure it.
Follow these steps to attach the server to the rack.
1 Keep the cover of the enclosure level and support it from the center as you slide it into the
rack at the desired position.
Important
Be sure to check the documentation for your rack for any specific mounting
instructions.
Important Work with someone else to make sure the cover is supported and square to the
rack. The cover must be installed level to avoid changing its shape before the screws are
inserted to hold it in place.
Have someone support the
center of the cover while you
attach it to the rack.