2.2.6 Closing the Rack

After installing new equipment, you must replace the panels and close the rack.

There are two rack models in use with Oracle Exadata Racks. Refer to the appropriate documentation for the most up-to-date steps:

• Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E85660_01/html/E87280/index.html
• Sun Rack II User's Guide at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19657-01/html/E29153/index.html

The following steps provide an overview of the process.

1. Replace the rack front and rear doors as follows:

   1. Retrieve the doors, and place them carefully on the door hinges.

   2. Connect the front and rear door grounding strap to the frame.

   3. Close the doors.

   4. (Optional) Lock the doors. The keys are in the shipping kit.

2. (Optional) Replace the side panels, if they were removed for the upgrade, as follows:

   1. Lift each side panel up and onto the side of the rack. The top of the rack should support the weight of the side panel. Ensure the panel fasteners line up with the grooves in the rack frame.

   2. Turn each side panel fastener one-quarter turn clockwise using the side panel removal tool. Turn the fasteners next to the panel lock clockwise. There are 10 fasteners per side panel.

   3. (Optional) Lock each side panel. The key is in the shipping kit. The locks are located on the bottom, center of the side panels.

   4. Connect the grounding straps to the side panels.

After closing the rack, proceed to Configuring the New Hardware to configure the new hardware.