Placing an 8335-GCA or 8335-GTA system into the operating position

Learn how to place an IBM® Power® System S822LC (8335-GCA and 8335-GTA) system into the operating position.

About this task

Pick the proper type of rails for your system:

Slide rails

Use this procedure when your system is installed using slide rails.

Before you begin

When you place the system in the operating position, ensure that the cables at the rear of the system do not catch or bind as you push the system unit back into the rack.

Procedure

  1. Unlock the blue rail safety latches (A) by lifting them upward.
  2. Align the system unit on to the rails and push the system unit back into the rack until both release latches lock into position.
    Figure 1. Placing the system into the operating position
    Placing the system into the operating position
  3. Replace the screws on either side of the system that secure the system to the rack.

Fixed rails

Use this procedure when your system is installed using fixed rails.

Before you begin

CAUTION:
This system requires two people to replace the system into the rack. Do not begin this procedure unless physical assistance is available to replace the system into the rack.
Note: When placing the system into the operating position, it is essential that all stability plates are firmly installed to prevent the rack from toppling. Ensure that only one system unit is replaced at a time.

Procedure

  1. Position one person on the left side of the system and one person on the right side of the system.
  2. Lift the system.
  3. Move the system into position over the front of the fixed rack rails.
  4. Carefully lower the system until the rear of the system rests on the rails.
  5. Push the system all the way into the rack.
  6. Using your labels, reconnect the cables at the rear of the system unit.
  7. At the front, replace the screws on either side of the system that secure the system to the rack.



Last updated: Sat, July 15, 2017