IBM x3850 X6 Installation Instructions Manual

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Chapter 3. Rack installationUse this information to install the IBM System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 server in arack cabinet.The server comes with all of the hardware that is necessary for you to install theserver in a rack. The instructions in this document apply to both the 4U and the8U server models.Identifying the rack space for the serverThis topic provides information on identifying the space needed to install theserver in the rack.About this taskNote: These instructions apply to both the 4U and 8U server models.When you install a 4U or 8U server, be sure to install the rails in the bottom U ofthe 4U or 8U area in the rack. To identify the space for the server, complete thefollowing steps:1. Select an available 4U or 8U (depending on your server) space in the rack toinstall your server.2. Position the rack template that comes with the server on the front of the rack atthe location where you want to install the server. For the 8U system, locate thetemplate at the bottom of the 8U space where the system will be installed.Notes:v Make sure that the template does not overlap any installed devices.v Align the template with the holes in the rack as shown in the followingillustrations.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2014 5