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Installing HP BladeSystem p-Class
enclosures
In this section
Installation overview ....................................................................................................................15
Measuring with the rack template ................................................................................................16
Installing the rack rails and cage nuts...........................................................................................16
Installing HP BladeSystem p-Class enclosures into the rack .......................................................20
Installing interconnects.................................................................................................................25
Installation overview
To install an enclosure into the rack:
1. If you are installing the HP BladeSystem 3U power enclosure, use the rack
template ("Measuring with the rack template" on page 16
) to mark the
locations for power distribution devices.
2. Install the rack rails ("Installing the rack rails (3U power supply and server
blade enclosures)" on page 17
) for each enclosure.
3. Install the cage nuts ("Installing the cage nuts" on page 20
), if necessary.
IMPORTANT: You must install cage nuts for each power distribution
device (scalable bus bar or mini bus bar).
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the guiding fins on the enclosure seat
properly in the guiding groove on the rack rail.
4. Position yourself at the front of the rack, and align the enclosure guiding fins
with the guiding groove in the rack rails.
5. Slide the enclosure fully into the rack.
6. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the enclosure in the rack.
