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2: System Operation

Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the Altix XE340 server into a rack unit with the

rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to the

next section.

There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will

differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit

you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

You should have received two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each assembly

consists of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and

an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself (see Figure 2-1). Two pairs of short

brackets to be used on the front side of the outer rails are also included.

Figure 2-1 SGI Altix XE340 Server Rack Rail Example

nner rail (pre-installed)

Outer rail (attaches to rack)

Locking tab