SPARC T8-1 Server Installation Guide

Attach the CMA to the Server

Before attaching the CMA to the server, ensure that the correct cable covers are installed on the CMA.

1. Prepare the CMA for installation on the server.

   See Prepare the CMA for Installation.

2. To make it easier to install the CMA, extend the server approximately 13 cm (5 inches) out of the front of the rack.
3. Take the CMA to the back of the equipment rack, and ensure that you have adequate room to work at the back of the server.

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   Note -  References to “left” or “right” in this procedure assume that you are facing the back of the equipment rack.

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   Note -  Throughout this installation procedure, support the CMA and do not allow it to hang under its own weight until it is secured at all four attachment points.

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4. Install the CMA's connector A into the left slide rail.
   1. Insert the CMA's connector A into the front slot on the left slide rail until it locks into place with an audible click (panels 1 and 2).

      The connector A tab goes into the slide rail's front slot (panel 1).

      
      

      No. Description 1 Connector A tab 2 Left slide rail front slot

   2. Gently tug on the right side of the front slide bar to verify that connector A is properly seated.
5. Install the CMA's connector B into the right slide rail.
   1. Insert the CMA's connector B into the front slot on the right slide rail until it locks into place with an audible click (panels 1 and 2).

      The connector B tab goes into the slide rail's front slot (panel 1).

   2. Gently tug on the right side of the front slide bar to verify that connector B is properly seated.
      

      No. Description 1 Connector B tab 2 Right slide rail front slot

6. Install the CMA's connector C into the right slide rail.
   1. Align connector C with the slide rail so that the locking spring (callout 1) is positioned inside (server side) of the right slide rail (panel 1).
      

      No. Description 1 Connector C locking spring

   2. Insert connector C into the right slide rail until it locks into place with an audible click (panels 2 and 3).
   3. Gently tug on the right side of the CMA's rear slide bar to verify that connector C is properly seated.
7. Prepare the CMA's connector D for installation.

   Remove the tape that secures the slide rail latching bracket to connector D and ensure that the latching bracket is properly aligned with connector D (panels 1 and 2).

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   Note -  The CMA is shipped with the slide rail latching bracket taped to connector D. You must remove the tape before you install this connector.

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8. Install the CMA's connector D into the left slide rail.
   1. While holding the slide rail latching bracket in place, insert connector D and its associated slide rail latching bracket into the left slide rail until connector D locks into place with an audible click (panels 1 and 2).

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      Note -  When inserting connector D into the slide rail, the preferred and easier method is to install connector D and the latching bracket as one assembly into the slide rail.

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   2. Gently tug on the left side of the CMA's slide bar to verify that connector D is properly seated.

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      Note -  The slide rail latching bracket has a green release tab. This tab is used to release and remove the latching bracket so that you can remove connector D.

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9. Gently tug on the left side of the CMA's slide bar to verify that connector D is properly seated.

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   Note -  The slide rail latching bracket has a green release tab. This tab is used to release and remove the latching bracket so that you can remove connector D.

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10. Gently tug on the four CMA connection points to ensure that the CMA connectors are fully seated before you allow the CMA to hang by its own weight.
11. Verify that the slide rails and CMA operate properly.

    See Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA.

Related Information

• Prepare the CMA for Installation

• Secure Cables to the CMA