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Dell PowerEdge T320 Systems Owner's Manual

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Preparing A System For Conversion From Tower Mode To Rack Mode

You require the following items to convert your system from tower to rack mode:
  • Rack ears (left and right) with three screws each
  • VGA module
  • Control panel for rack mode
  • #2 Phillips screwdriver
  1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
  2. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
    • NOTE: For systems installed with the wheel assembly, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy, stable surface with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface.
  3. If applicable, remove the system feet or wheel assembly.
  4. Open the system.
  5. Remove the system top cover by following the steps below:
    1. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws on the side of the system that secure the system top cover to the system chassis.
    2. Slide the top panel toward the back of the system until the panel hooks clear the chassis slots.
    3. Rotate the free side of the panel outward about 15 degrees and pull the panel clear of the system.
      Figure 1. Removing and Installing The System Top Cover The figure shows removing or installing the system top cover.
      1. system top cover
      2. screws (3)
  6. Remove the control panel assembly from the chassis.
  7. Remove the control panel for tower mode from the control panel assembly.
  8. Install the VGA module on the control panel assembly.
  9. Install the control panel for rack mode.
  10. Install the control panel assembly into the chassis.
  11. To attach the rack ears, follow the steps below:
    1. Align the three screw holes on the right rack ear with the screw holes on the right side of the rack system.
    2. Install the three screws using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
    3. Repeat step a and step b to install the left rack ear.
      Figure 2. Removing and Installing the Rack Ears The figure shows removing or installing the rack ears.
      1. front panel
      2. rack ears (2)
      3. screws for each rack ear (3)
  12. Close the system.

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