Installing the compute node into a rack
After the storage shelves and the compute node rails have been installed, you can install the compute node into the rack. These instructions apply to a one-node system and to a multi-node system.
To install the compute node into the rack
- Verify that the rails are securely attached.
Verify that the outer rail is securely attached to the rack.
Verify that the inner rail is securely attached to the compute node.
- Place the hardware in the front of the rack.
- Slide the blue tab forward to unlock the intermediate rail.
- Pull the intermediate portion of rail the rail forward. Ensure that the ball bearing retainer on the intermediate rail is locked forward.
Note:
You do not need to extend the rails as far as they can possibly extend. You only need sufficient space to place the hardware into the rails.
- Align the compute node inner rail to the intermediate rail in the rack. Slide the inner rail that is attached to compute node forward into the intermediate rail until a hard stop is encountered.
The rail has a lock mechanism that prevents the hardware from being fully pushed into the rack.
- Slide the blue tab to unlock the rails and continue the sliding of the compute node into the rack.
- Secure the captive screws on the compute node ears.
