Caution - You must use a mechanical lift that can support 1000 lbs (454 kg) when installing the server into a rack. Do not attempt to lift the server into a rack without a mechanical lift. The combined weight of a SPARC M8-8 server and inner pallet is around 459 lbs (208.2 kg), and the weight of a SPARC M7-8 server and inner pallet is around 439 lbs (199.1 kg). |
Ensure that the edge of the mechanical lift's tray is as close to the front of the rack as possible. If you lifted the server on its inner pallet, ensure that the edge of the pallet is as close to the rack as possible.
Caution - Always push the server directly into the rack. Never rock the server back and forth into the rack. |
Caution - To reduce the risk of personal injury, never reach or walk under the server while it is raised on a mechanical lift. |
Caution - Always push the server at the sides of the chassis. Never push on the front interconnects. |
Ensure that the bottom edge of the server clears the bottom of the rack rails.
The lower rear bracket should now be around 0.01 in. (2 mm) below the surface of the shelf rails.
Refer to Optional Component Installation and Servicing PCIe Cards in SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Service Manual for more information.