Dell PowerEdge 6600 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Dell™ Systems Rack-to-Tower Conversion Guide w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
- Page 2 © 2002 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Instructions ......Rack-to-Tower Kit Contents ....Before You Begin . - Page 4 Figure 1-7. Installing the Right-Side Trim Panel 1-13 ..Figure 1-8. Attaching Casters to the Pedestal 1-14 ..Figure 1-9. Installing the Tower Front Bezel 1-15 ..Figure 1-10.
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
This conversion guide provides instructions for trained service technicians in removing a system from a rack cabinet and converting the system to a tower version. One rack-to-tower conversion kit is required for each system to be converted from a rack version system to a tower version system. -
Page 6: Rack-To-Tower Kit Contents
• Do not move large racks by yourself. Due to the height and weight of the rack, it is recommended that a minimum of two people to perform this task. • Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extend to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. -
Page 7: Figure 1-1. Rack-To-Tower Kit Contents
F i g u r e 1 - 1 . R a c k - t o -To w e r K i t C o n t e n t s tower bezel tower right-side trim panel pedestal metal casters (6) feet (4) ball stud (1) tower front panel... -
Page 8: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Before you begin removing your system from the rack and converting it to a tower version system, carefully read “Safety Instructions.” Recommended Tools The following tools are required to perform the conversion: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • 1/4-inch nut driver •... -
Page 9: Removing The Rack Doors
Removing the Rack Doors For instructions on removing the rack doors, refer to the procedures in the documentation provided with the rack cabinet. Removing the Cable-Management Arm Shut down and turn off the system you are converting as well as all peripherals attached to this system. - Page 10 F i g u r e 1 - 2 . R e m o v i n g t h e C a b l e - M a n a g e m e n t A r m captive thumbscrew cable-management arm Velcro...
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Page 11: Removing The System From The Rack
Removing the System From the Rack CAUTION: If you are removing more than one system from the rack cabinet, remove the highest of the systems to be removed first. Complete the removal of the first system from the rack before starting the second. Never extend more than one system from the rack at a time. -
Page 12: Figure
F i g u r e 1 - 3 . R e m o v i n g t h e S y s t e m F r o m t h e S l i d e A s s e m b l i e s slide release latch (green) system release latch... -
Page 13: Removing The Bezel, Cover, And Front Panel
Removing the Bezel, Cover, and Front Panel This procedure is best performed with the system positioned as if it were in the rack (see Figure 1-4). Remove the bezel by pulling it away from the system front panel and set it aside. F i g u r e 1 - 4 . -
Page 14: Figure
F i g u r e 1 - 5 . R e m o v i n g t h e S y s t e m C o v e r back cover system key thumbscrew front cover Remove the front system cover: Slide the front cover backward and grasp the cover at both ends (see Figure 1-5). -
Page 15: Installing The Front Panel
Installing the Front Panel To install the tower front panel (provided with the kit) to the chassis, perform the following steps: Secure the tower front panel to the chassis with the eight T-15 Torx screws that you removed from the original front panel (see Figure 1-6). Install the LCD control panel on the front of the tower front panel and secure it with the four T-15 Torx screws that you removed with the control panel. -
Page 16: Installing The Right-Side Trim Panel
Installing the Trim Panel To install the tower right-side trim panel on the chassis, perform the following steps: NOTE: You may find it convenient to leave the chassis in the rack position (as shown in Figure 1-7) while installing the right-side trim panel. Hold the tower right-side trim panel in position with the sides facing up as shown in Figure 1-7. -
Page 17: Installing The Cover, Pedestal, And Bezel
F i g u r e 1 - 7 . I n s t a l l i n g t h e R i g h t - S i d e Tr i m P a n e l 6-32 x 0.25-inch hex-head Phillips screws (3) - Page 18 F i g u r e 1 - 8 . A t t a c h i n g C a s t e r s t o t h e P e d e s t a l 8-32 studs (24) plastic foot (4) casters (6) #6 plastite screw (4)
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Page 19: Removing The Slide Assemblies
F i g u r e 1 - 9 . I n s t a l l i n g t h e To w e r F r o n t B e z e l thumbscrews keylock Removing the Slide Assemblies NOTE: If no screws are used to secure the slide assemblies in the rack, continue with step 1. - Page 20 F i g u r e 1 - 1 0 . R e m o v i n g t h e S l i d e A s s e m b l i e s ( R a p i d R a i l s a n d V e r s a R a i l s S l i d e A s s e m b l i e s S h o w n ) blue release push button slide-assembly...
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Page 21: Replacing The Rack Doors
From the front of the rack cabinet, press in on the blue release push button, lift up, and push the slide assembly approximately 1 inch back from the front vertical rail until the mounting-bracket flange and its mounting hooks disengage from the square holes in the front vertical rail (see Figure 1-10). - Page 22 1-18 Rac k - t o-To we r Co n v ers io n G ui d e...