Install the front tip plate

Use these instructions to install the front tip plate.

For safety reasons, you need to install a front tip plate to the bottom of the rack. The tip plate is included in one of the boxes you received with your rack.

CAUTION:
The tip plate must be firmly attached to the bottom front of the rack to prevent the rack from turning over when the servers are pulled out of the rack. Do not pull out a server or install any feature until the tip plate is attached to the rack.
  1. Align the slots in the tip plate with the mounting holes in the bottom front of the rack.
  2. Ensure that the base of the tip plate rests firmly on the floor.
  3. Install the two mounting screws using the tool provided.
    Install front tip plate
  4. Do the following steps:
    1. If your rack contains only a 5074, 5078, or 5079 expansion unit, go to Setting Up Your 0578, 5074, 5078, or 5079 Expansion Unit.Link to PDF
    2. Go to Cable your rack to connect the power cords to the power distribution unit (skip the steps to cable the server).
  5. If you have servers in your rack, continue with the next task.
Parent topic: Set up a rack