Dell PowerEdge 2800 Hardware Installation Manual

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1-30 Rack Installation GuideInstalling the System in the RackCAUTION: Due to the size and weight of the system, never attempt to install the system by yourself.NOTE: The procedure for installing a system into a rack is identical for flush-mount and center-mountslide assemblies.1 Pull the slides out to their fully extended position.CAUTION: Because of the size and weight of the system, never attempt to install the system in the slideassemblies by yourself.2 Lift the system into position (see Figure 1-18).3 Place one hand on the front-bottom of the system and the other hand on the back-bottomof the system.4 Tilt the back of the system down while aligning the back shoulder screws on the sides ofthe system with the back slots on the slide assemblies.5 Engage the back shoulder screws into their slots.6 Lower the front of the system, and engage the front and middle shoulder screws in their slots.The middle slot is just behind the system release latch (see Figure 1-18).When all shoulder screws are properly seated, the system locking mechanism at the frontof each slide assembly clicks and locks the system into the slide assembly.7 Press up on the slide release latch at the side of each slide to slide the system completelyinto the rack (see Figure 1-18).8 Push in and turn the captive thumbscrews on each side of the front chassis panel to securethe system to the rack.NOTE: To remove the system from the slide assemblies, press down on the thumbpads of the systemlocking mechanism, and then pull the system forward.Installing the Cable-Management ArmSee "Installing the Cable-Management Arm" in "Four-Post Rack Installation" found earlier in thisdocument.Routing CablesSee "Routing Cables" in "Four-Post Rack Installation" found earlier in this document.You have completed the installation of the rack kit in a two-post rack.