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Installing the Server Into a Rack, Non-HP rack, or Pedestal
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Installing the Server Into a Rack, Non-HP rack, or Pedestal
The following information describes how to install the server into an HP rack. Information is also provided on
approved non-HP rack and pedestal mount alternatives.
HP Rack
HP 9000 entry class servers that are installed into racks are shipped with equipment mounting slides. The
Mid-Weight Slide Kit, (HP part number 5065-7291) is provided with each set of slides. Follow the steps in the
kit installation guide to determine where and how to place the server into the rack.
The following are additional instructions for installing the server into the rack:
Step 1. The cable management arm (CMA) is factory-configured to mount on the left side of the server (as
viewed from the rear of the chassis). You must switch the CMA from a left- to a right-mount
configuration. Mount the CMA on the right side of the server to ensure easy removal of the power
supplies.
Step 2. You must remove two T120 screws from the server bezel; one screw from the same location on each
side of the server. The screws are located behind the pull handles.
Non-HP Rack
Use the Mounting in non-HP racks guide for evaluating the installation of HP equipment in non-HP racks.
The guide provides information to help you determine if you need to qualify whether you can install,
maintain, and service any HP equipment in a non-HP rack. The guide is located on the web at:
http://www.hp.com/racksolutions
Once there, select Mounting information from the menu and select the guide titled Mounting in non-HP
racks.
Pedestal Mount
If you ordered the server as rackless, it has a pedestal pre-installed at the factory.
If the server is a rack mount and you want to change it to a pedestal mount (rackless), you need an HP 9000
rp4440 Server Rackless Mount Kit. This kit comes with an installation guide titled Converting Your Rack
Server to a Rackless Mount (HP part number A6979-96001).
To convert a rack-mount server to a pedestal-mount server, see Converting Your Rack Server to a Pedestal
Server on the web at:
http://www.hp.com/
Follow the instructions in the kit installation guide to attach the pedestal to the server.