6.1 Extending the System Task Map

Table 6.1 describes the steps for extending the Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance at your site.

Table 6.1 Steps for Extending Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance

Step

Description

Links

1

Review safety guidelines and site checklists.

Section 6.2, “Review Safety Guidelines”

2

Review safety precautions for rack-mounting a server.

Section 6.3, “Rack-mount Safety Precautions”

3

Prepare to add the server to the rack, including:

  • Unpacking the upgrade kit

  • Powering down the system

  • Removing the rear doors from the rack

Section 6.4, “Prepare to Add a Server”

4

Install the server into the rack, including:

  • Installing mounting brackets to the server

  • Attaching slide-rail assemblies to the rack

  • Installing the server into the slide-rail assemblies

  • Installing the cable management arm

  • Cabling the server

  • Replacing the doors on the rack

Section 6.5, “Install the Server Into the Rack”