Replacing the shipping bracket

Use this information to install the shipping bracket.

To install the shipping bracket, complete the following steps:

Note: If you plan to transport the rack to another location, you must install the support brackets that come with the chassis.
  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the compute node and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
  3. Install the rear support brackets:
    1. Align the right support bracket with the six slots on the rear of the chassis (outside of the chassis wall).
    2. Slide the support bracket forward until it locks into place in the slots.
    3. Secure the support bracket to the rack with three M5 hex head screws.
    4. Repeat steps a through c for the left support bracket.
      Figure 1. Rear support bracket installation
      Rear support bracket installation
    5. Fit the lower support bracket to the chassis; then slide it forward against the rack rails and secure the bracket with four M5 hex head screws.
Parent topic: Removing and replacing structural parts