This guide shows you how to install the Sun Fire 280R server into a Sun expansion cabinet, or other EIA 310-compliant rack enclosure. Following the use of this Setup Guide for installing the server into a rack, you will need to use the Sun Fire 280R Server Owner's Guide for instructions about how to install the software.
To install a Sun Fire 280R server into a rack enclosure, complete the following tasks in the order listed:
Your system is shipped from the factory with most internal options installed. Peripherals that are not factory installed are shipped separately. With the exception of internal disk drives in the Sun Fire 280R server, all component part installation or replacement must be performed by a qualified service provider. If your system options are not fully installed, consult the Sun Fire 280R Server Owner's Guide or the Sun Fire 280R Server Service Manual for installation instructions or contact a qualified service provider.
Inspect all shipping cartons for evidence of physical damage. If a shipping carton is damaged, request that the carrier's agent be present when the carton is opened. Keep all contents and packing material for the agent's inspections.
Check that you have received all of the parts you ordered. Contact Sun Microsystems or your distributor/reseller if you are missing anything.
The shipping carton contains the following parts:
You are shipped one Sun rackmounting kit for each server that you intend to rackmount. The accessory and slide assembly boxes contain one assembled Sun rackmounting slide kit and the following parts:
Note - The slide assemblies' innermost glides are already installed on the outside of the server enclosure. You may remove them from the system for rack tray or desktop installation.
Use the key for controlling the system in Setting Up the System. The wrist strap is not needed for the rackmounting procedures. Both the key and the wrist strap are needed for procedures described in the Sun Fire 280R Server Service Manual and the Sun Fire 280R Server Owner's Guide.
The accessory box includes a plastic bag of hardware containing screws, nuts, and washers that are shown below in actual size.
You need 8 of the 10-32 x 3/4 screws to attach the slide assemblies to the rack. After installing the slide assemblies, any unused hardware is a spare piece.
Note - Bar nuts are not used in Sun rack enclosures. Bar nuts are required (but not included) for non-threaded rack enclosures. See your rack enclosure instructions for more information.