Dell PowerEdge C8000 Getting Started

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Template Last Updated - 2/7/2007 Getting Started With Your System 3CAUTION: Restricted Access LocationThis server is intended for installation only in restricted access locations asdefined where both these conditions apply:• Access can only be gained by service persons or by users who have beeninstructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the locationand about any precautions that shall be taken.• Access is through the use of a tool or lock and key, or other means ofsecurity, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.Installation and ConfigurationWARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review and follow thesafety instructions that came with the system.The PowerEdge C8000 server enclosure is a flexible and scalable 4Urackmount chassis. PowerEdge C8000 features ten vertically aligned sled bayswhich support a full sled or a mixed sled enclosure. A full sled enclosure caninclude up to five C8220X double-wide compute sleds, ten C8220 single-widecompute sleds, or five C8000XD storage sleds. A mixed sled enclosure cansupport a mixture of differing sled types.Unpacking the SystemUnpack your system and identify each item.Installing the Tool-Less Rail SolutionWARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. Toavoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself.WARNING: The system is not fixed to the rack or mounted on the rails. To avoidpersonal injury or damage to the system, you must adequately support the systemduring installation and removal.WARNING: To avoid a potential electrical shock hazard, a third wire safetygrounding conductor is necessary for the rack installation. The rack equipmentmust provide sufficient airflow to the system to maintain proper cooling.CAUTION: When installing rails in a square-hole rack it is important to ensurethat the square peg slides through the square holes.CAUTION: Square studs must be flush with the rack posts to install properly.