====== HPE Superdome Flex racking in HPE 36U 600x1075mm Adv G2 rack ======


Goal – install 8s SDFlex in new 1075 G2 HPE rack (P/N: P9K05A)

**Step 1) move vertical pillars for 9 (nine) holes**

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after…

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//Comment: after vertical pillars moving no space for big vertical-mounted PDU left => use zero-mount PDU//

**Step 2) mount SDFlex (nothing special)**

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**Step 3) cable SDFlex modules according to the map (you should have a map)**

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Comment: use appropriate cable lengths for airflow and beauty.

**Step 4) install face front air door for beauty and correct air flow**

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**Step 5) install the rest IT components in the rack if needs (example with DL180 Gen9 for OneView management)**

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