Before You Begin
Identify the location in the rack where you plan to place the Oracle Server X5-8. It requires five rack units.
Ensure that your rack meets the requirements in Rack Compatibility.
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The Oracle Server X5-8 requires five rack units.
Studs on the spacers fit into the oval holes on the inside of the back rack rail. Align the bottom of the spacer with the bottom of the system's rack space.
The template has rack alignment images on either side; one for the back rack alignment [1], and one for the front rack alignment [2].
Place the server directly above the rack unit below it [3] without any unfilled rack spaces.
Place the cage nuts on the inner-facing side of each rail. There should be two cage nuts in each front rail and three cage nuts in each back rail.
The rails are labeled left and right, front and back.
The rails have studs and a latch at each end. For each rail:
Do not tighten the screws all the way.
Next Steps