3 Hardware Installations and
Upgrades
Before You Begin
Before working with your server product, pay close attention to the “Safety Information”
at the beginning of this manual.
Tools and Supplies Needed
• Phillips* (cross head) screwdrivers (#1 bit and #2 bit)
• Needle nosed pliers
• Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)
System References
All references to left, right, front, top, and bottom assume the reader is facing the front of
the server system as it would be positioned for normal operation.
Removing and Installing from a Rack
Three Intel
®
rack options are available to install the Intel
®
Server System SR2500ALLX
and/or the Intel
®
Server System SR2500ALBRP in a rack. The options are the fixed
bracket kit, the basic rail kit, and the tool-less rail kit. Only the tool-less rail kit allows you
to service the server system while installed in a rack. The other rack options require the
system to be removed from the rack before servicing.
Note: Follow all safety guidelines while removing a system from a rack to avoid injury.
Fixed Bracket Rack Mount Removal
1. Disconnect all cables from the back of the system.
Note: Remember to use the system LED to properly identify the system you are servicing.
2. Remove screws from the brackets and remove the system from the rack.