User Manual
Hardware Options Installation 73
Tower-to-Rack Conversion Option
Converting a Tower Server to a Rack Server (on page 73)
Installing the Rack Server (on page 76
)
Accessing the Server in the Rack (on page 76
)
Converting a Tower Server to a Rack Server
The tower-to-rack conversion kit includes all equipment required to convert the
tower model server into a rack model server, and to install the server into most
square- or round-hole racks.
The tower-to-rack conversion kit includes:
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Rack rails
Cable management arm
Server rails
Cage nuts
Rack template
Server bezel for rack environment
In addition to the supplied items, you may need:
T-10 Torx screwdriver
T-15 Torx screwdriver
Pencil
To convert a tower server to a rack server:
1. Power down the server ("Powering Down the Server" on page 25
).
2. Remove the front bezel door, if necessary ("Removing the Front Bezel
(Tower Model)" on page 27
).