3Com CS/3000-48 Installation Manual

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Mounting the Server 2-73 Make sure that the rear of the server is not against a wall or otherobstruction.Leave approximately 9 inches (23 cm) of free space at the rear of the serverfor cable clearance.4 Do not stack objects on top of the server.Mounting in a Rack You can order an optional rack mounting kit with your server (3Com partnumber 3C759). This kit consists of two brackets, nuts, and screws that allowyou to mount the server in a two- or four-pole 19-inch rack.You need #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers to mount the server in the rack.You will probably need two people, one person to hold the server and theother to attach it to the rack.1 Fasten a rack mount bracket on each side of the server.Remove the two outer screws from the sides of the server with the #1Phillips screwdriver. Using the #4-40 screws provided, fasten a bracket toeach side of the server, as shown in Figure 2-4. Tighten each screw securely.CAUTION: If you use fewer than four screws (two on each side) to fasten therack mount brackets to the sides of the server, the server can fall and sustaindamage. This voids the warranty.2 Slip two spring-clip captive nuts over the holes of each rack pole where youplan to install the server (see Figure 2-4).Make sure that the nut goes behind the pole.3 Attach the server to the rack.One person should hold the server between the poles of the rack, while theother attaches the server to the poles. Attach the server to the rack with thefour #10-32 panhead screws using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, as shown inFigure 2-4. Tighten each screw securely.CS3000BookFile Page 7 Tuesday, October 15, 1996 5:12 PM