Install the server into the rack

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-25 Torx screwdriver available.

Procedure

Install the server into the rack:
1. Insert the server sliding rails into the rack mounting rails.
2. Slide the server into the rack until the chassis ears are engage with the rack column.
Do one of the following:
- For a server that has thumbscrew chassis ears, tighten the captive thumbscrews.
- For a server that has quick-release latch chassis ears, if necessary, open the latches and tighten the shipping screws.
Connect the peripheral devices to the server.
For information on identifying I/O ports, see Rear panel components.
For a hot-plug power supply: To prevent accidental power cord disconnection when sliding the server in and out of the rack, secure the power cord in the strain relief strap attached to the power supply handle:
1. Connect the power cord to the power supply.
2. Unwrap the strain relief strap from the power supply handle.
  CAUTION: Avoid tight bend radii to prevent damaging the internal wires of a power cord or a server cable. Never bend power cords and server cables tight enough to cause a crease in the sheathing.
3. Secure the power cord with the strain relief strap.
For a non-hot-plug power supply: To prevent the accidental disconnection of the power cord when sliding the server into and from the rack, secure the power cord through the strain relief clip:
1. Pull the release tab and then slide the clip backward to avoid having the power cord connection blocked by the clip.
2. Connect the power cord to the power supply.
3. Press the top part of the clip, and then pull the clip open.
4. Position the power cord inside the clip, and then close the clip.
5. Slide the clip forward until it is flush against the edge of the power cord plug.
To secure the power cords and other rear panel cables to the rack rail, use the hook-and-loop strap.
Connect each power cord to the power source.
Power up the server.