Installing the Server In a Rack

This section provides instructions for installing your server in a rack. It includes:

• How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight

• How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in the Rack

• How to Insert the Server Into the Rack

The rack mounting kit does not include slide rails. Once the server is installed, it does not slide in or out of the rack.

The rack mounting kit shares a box with the shipping bracket kit.

• See Removing and Installing Shipping Bracketsfor information about the shipping brackets.

• See Rack Mounting Kitfor a description of the contents of the rack mounting kit.