Dell PowerEdge T330 Owner's Manual

Preparing a system for conversion from tower mode to rack mode

Ensure that you follow the safety instructions for converting system from tower to rack.
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
Place the system on a flat and stable surface.
If installed, remove the system feet or caster wheels.
Remove the system cover.

Remove the control panel assembly from the chassis.
Remove the control panel assembly cover.
Install the VGA module.
Install the control panel assembly cover for rack mode into the control panel assembly.
Remove the system top cover.
Install the control panel assembly for rack mode into the chassis.
To attach the rack ears, complete the following steps:
1. Align the screw holes on the right rack ear with the screw holes on the right side of the rack system.
2. Install the screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
  Figure 1. Removing and installing the rack ears
  1. front panel
  2. rack ear (2)
  3. screw for each rack ear (3)

Install the system cover.
Install the system in a rack. For more information, see the system’s Rack Installation Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.