
Hardware options installation 68
The tower-to-rack conversion kit includes:
• Rack rail assemblies
• Server rails
• Cable management arm bracket
• Cable management arm support bracket (screw retaining plate)
• Installation screws
• Cable management arm
• Rack bezel assembly
• Tower-to-rack conversion installation instructions document
In addition to the items supplied in the conversion kit, use the Torx T-15 screwdriver ("Rear panel
components" on page 9).
Before proceeding with the tower-to-rack conversion:
1. Power down the server (on page 23).
2. Disconnect all power cords from the server.
3. Disconnect all remaining external cables from the server rear panel ("Rear panel components" on
page 9).
4. Remove all hot-plug power supplies ("Redundant hot-plug power supply option" on page 62).
5. Back up all server data on the hard drives.
6. Remove all hot-plug hard drives ("Removing a hot-plug SAS hard drive" on page 56).
7. Remove the tower bezel ("Unlock and remove the tower bezel" on page 25).
Removing the casters
WARNING: The server is very heavy, up to 63.5 kg (140 lb). To reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to the equipment:
• Remove all power supplies and hard drives to reduce the weight of the server before
lifting it.
• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual
material handling.
• Use more than one person to lift and stabilize the server.
CAUTION: Be sure to lock the casters and have the access panel in place before turning or reorienting the
server position.
To remove the casters:
1. Place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel down.
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