Lenovo ThinkServer RD230 User Manual
Rack installation instructions, Guidelines
Rack Installation Instructions
Guidelines
This Rack Installation Instructions provides information about installing your ThinkServer® RD230 server into
a standard rack cabinet by using the rail kit shipped with the server. If you no longer have a copy of this
publication, you can obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo® Support Web site
at:
CAUTION:
Be sure to read and understand the documentation that comes with the rack cabinet for safety and
cabling information. Also make sure that you read and understand all the related safety information
for the server and review the guidelines in this publication before you install the server into a rack
cabinet. Reading and understanding the information reduces the risk of personal injury and or
damage to your product.
Before you install the server into a rack cabinet, review the following guidelines to help you ease your
installation and avoid the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product:
• Two or more people are required to lift a server, move a server, or install a server into a rack cabinet if the
server meets one of the following measurements:
– The server is 2U or larger. (“U” is the unit of measurement for defining the vertical space used by your
server and 1U is equivalent to 4.445 cm or 1.75 inches.)
– The weight of the server is rated above 18 kg (39.7 lbs). Refer to the following statement for safe
practices when lifting.
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb)
≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb)
≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
• Before installing a server into a rack cabinet, remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached
devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all
cables that are connected to the server.
• Make sure that the room air temperature is below 35°C (95°F).
• Do not block any air vents; usually 15 cm (6 inches) of space provides proper airflow.
• Do not leave open spaces above or below an installed server in your rack cabinet. To help prevent
damage to server components, always install a blank filler panel to cover the open space and to help
ensure proper air circulation.
• Install the server only in a rack cabinet with perforated door(s) for both security and proper airflow.
• Start from the bottom of the rack cabinet for the server or device installation.
• Install the heaviest server or device in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
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