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Place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the operating position

You might need to place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the operating position to make the unit available for use. Use the instructions in this section to accomplish this task.

Tip: Some of the figures in these procedures might not look exactly like the system or expansion unit that you have. However, the steps to perform the task are the same.

To place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit into the operating position, follow these steps:

  1. Simultaneously release the blue rail safety latches A, located near the front of each rail, and push the system or expansion unit into the rack as shown in the following figure.
    Note: Ensure that the cables at the rear of the system or expansion unit do not catch or bind as you push the unit back into the rack.
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    Release the rail safety latches
    1. Both rack latches B should lock into position as shown in the following figure.
      Push the system unit into the rack
  2. Replace and tighten the two thumbscrews B that secure the system or expansion unit A to the rack as shown in the following figure.
    Remove the thumbscrews that secure the system or expansion unit to the rack
  3. Close the front rack door.

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Last updated: Fri, Oct 30, 2009