Rac k -to-To we r C onv e r si on Gui de 1-1This conversion guide provides instructions for trained service technicians in removingone or more Dell™ systems from a rack cabinet and converting the system to a tower (ordeskside) version. One rack-to-tower conversion kit is required for each system to beconverted from a rack version system to a tower version system.CAUTION: The system may be very heavy when fully loaded. To prevent personalinjury, do not attempt to move the system by yourself.Safety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protectyour server, storage system, or appliance from potential damage. For complete safety,regulatory, and warranty information, refer to your System Information document.Precautions for Rack-Mountable ProductsObserve the following precautions for rack stability and safety. Also refer to the rackinstallation documentation accompanying the system and the rack for specific warningand/or caution statements and procedures.Servers, storage systems, and appliances are considered to be components in a rack. Thus,“component” refers to any server, storage system, or appliance, as well as to variousperipherals or supporting hardware.WARNING: Installing Dell system components in a Dell rack without the frontand side stabilizers installed could cause the rack to tip over, potentiallyresulting in bodily injury under certain circumstances. Therefore, always installthe stabilizers before installing components in the rack.WARNING: After installing system/components in a rack, never pull more thanone component out of the rack on its slide assemblies at one time. The weight ofmore than one extended component could cause the rack to tip over and injuresomeone.NOTE: Your Dell system is safety-certified as a free-standing unit and as a component for use ina Dell rack cabinet using the Dell customer rack kit. The installation of your system and rack kitin any non-Dell rack cabinet has not been approved by any safety agencies. It is yourresponsibility to have the final combination of system and rack kit in a non-Dell rack cabinetevaluated for suitability by a certified safety agency. Dell disclaims all liability and warranties inconnection with such combinations.• Do not move large racks by yourself. Due to the height and weight of the rack, Dellrecommends a minimum of two people to accomplish this task.2H982bk1.book Page 1 Monday, November 5, 2001 10:12 AM