Cisco UCS X9508 User Manual

Step 8 Figure 16: Secure the Rail at the Rear of the Rack
What to do next
Verify that the rails are correctly installed. See Rail Installation Layout, on page 35.
Rail Installation Layout
Before installing the chassis in the rack, compare the rail installation in the rack against the following layout
images. If the rail installation is different than what is shown in each layout, remove the rails and reinstall
them.
Cisco UCS X9508 Server Chassis Installation Guide
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Installation
Rail Installation Layout

Cisco UCS X9508 Specifications

General

Total Slots	8
Supported Server Nodes	Cisco UCS X-Series Server Nodes
Number of Half-Width Slots	8
Number of Full-Width Slots	0
Storage Options	Dependent on server node configuration
Power Supplies	Up to 4 power supplies
Power Supply Redundancy	N+1 redundancy
Cooling	Hot-swappable fans
Chassis Management	Cisco UCS Manager
Dimensions (H x W x D)	32.0 in (81.3 cm)

Summary

Overview

System Overview

Describes the Cisco UCS X9508 Server Chassis and its components within the Cisco Unified Computing System.

Features and Benefits

Details the advantages and capabilities of the Cisco UCS X9508 server chassis.

Chassis Components

Provides an overview of the various physical components of the Cisco UCS X9508 chassis.

Intelligent Fabric Modules

Explains the functions and types of Intelligent Fabric Modules (IFMs) in the chassis.

Power Supplies

Covers the AC power supplies (PSUs) supported by the chassis and their configurations.

LEDs

Explains the function and location of LEDs on the chassis and its components.

Installation

Installation Notes and Warnings for the Cisco UCS X9508 Server Chassis

Provides crucial safety instructions and warnings before installing the chassis.

Rack Requirements

Specifies the necessary requirements for installing the chassis in a rack.

Handling the Chassis

Provides instructions on how to safely handle the server chassis.

Installing the Chassis

Guides the user through the process of installing the chassis into the rack.

Inserting the Chassis into the Rack

Explains how to place the chassis into the installed rack rails.

Removing the Chassis from a Rack

Provides steps to safely remove the chassis from the rack.

Installing and Removing Components

Components

Introduces the components that can be installed or removed from the chassis.

Installing and Removing a Compute Node

Guides on installing and removing compute nodes.

Installing and Removing Power Supplies

Instructions for installing and removing power supply units (PSUs).

Replacing the Power Entry Modules (PEMs)

Guides on replacing the Power Entry Modules (PEMs).

Installing and Removing a Fan Module

Covers installing and removing fan modules.

Installing and Removing an Intelligent Fabric Module

Guides on installing and removing Intelligent Fabric Modules (IFMs).

Recycling Printed Circuit Boards

Information on how to recycle printed circuit boards.

Technical Specifications

Chassis Specifications

Lists the physical dimensions and capacities of the chassis.

Environmental Specifications

Provides environmental operating conditions for the chassis.

Specifications for the Cisco UCS X9508 Chassis Power Supply Units

Lists the technical specifications for the chassis power supply units.

Site Planning and Maintenance Records

Site Preparation Checklist

A checklist for preparing the installation site.

Contact and Site Information

Worksheet to record contact and site details.

Chassis and Module Information

Worksheet to record chassis and module serial numbers.