1. Exadata Server X11M Service Manual
  2. Appendices: Server Reference
  3. Server Installation Information
  4. Rackmounting the Server
  5. Install the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Use this procedure to install the server chassis with mounting brackets into the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted to the rack.

Caution:

Personal Injury or Equipment Damage: This procedure requires a minimum of two people because of the weight of the server. Attempting this procedure alone could result in equipment damage or personal injury.

Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that the rack does not become top-heavy and tip over. Extend the rack anti-tilt bar to prevent the rack from tipping during equipment installation.

  1. Push the slide-rails as far as possible into the slide-rail assemblies in the rack.
  2. Position the server so that the back ends of the mounting brackets are aligned with the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted in the rack.
  3. Insert the mounting brackets into the slide-rails, and then push the server into the rack until the mounting brackets are flush with the slide-rail stops (approximately 30 cm or 12 inches).
    Figure showing the server with mounting brackets being inserted into the slide-rails.
    Call Out Description

    1

    Inserting mounting bracket into slide-rail

    2

    Slide-rail release button

    3

    Slide-rail lock
  4. Simultaneously push and hold the green slide-rail release buttons on each mounting bracket while you push the server into the rack. Continue pushing the server into the rack until the slide-rail locks (on the front of the mounting brackets) engage the slide-rail assemblies with an audible click.

    Figure showing the server being pushed back into the rack.

    Caution:

    Before you install the optional cable management arm verify that the server is securely mounted in the rack and that the slide-rail locks are engaged with the mounting brackets.