HP b2600 User manual

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Read Before Installing
Desktop to Rack-Mount
The B2600 can be used as a desktop or a rack-mount system. This section covers how to convert
your system from a desktop system to a rack-mount system and from a rack-mount system to a
desktop system.
To convert your desktop system to a rack-mount system, you will need to order the rack-mount kit
(HP Part Number: A7228A) from your local HP Sales Representative. Next, follow this procedure:
1. Press in on the release buttons located on both ends of the bezel to remove it. See below
Front Bezel Removal
2. Remove the top and bottom plastic covers from the system by lifting up on the rear of the covers
and pulling toward you. Note that there are two plastic ridges located beneath the top and
bottom covers. These are the points where you should apply your lifting and pulling pressure.
Also the system should be placed on a soft surface to avoid scratching the system covers. See
below:
Removing the Top and Bottom System Covers
3. Note that the cover is only slightly lifted up to avoid breaking the plastic cover locks. These seven
cover locks hold the top and bottom covers to the system chassis.
Follow the instructions on the subsequent pages for rack mounting your system.

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4. Plug-in the workstation that you just rack mounted and set the fan speed. To set the fan speed, use the
Boot Console Handler (bch) and follow this procedure.
A. Turn on the system and press the Tab key until the select display message appears. You should
select the display frequency and resolution that are best for you.
B. Stop the boot process by pressing any key before the ten-second limit. This gets you to the bch
Main Menu. You will only need to do this if you have autoboot turned on; otherwise, the system
stops at the bch Main Menu. When the Main Menu prompt appears, type:
Main Menu: Enter command > configuration
C. Enter the following command at the Configuration Menu prompt:
Configuration Menu: Enter command > FanChoice RackMount
D. Return to the Main Menu and enter this command at the prompt to continue booting:
Configuration Menu: Enter command > boot
Converting Your Rack-Mount System to a Desktop System
To convert your rack-mount system to a desktop system, you will need to order the desktop kit (HP
Part Number (A7227A) from you local HP Sales Representative. Next, follow this procedure:
Unplug the workstation and reverse the procedure in the section “Converting Your Desktop System
to a Rack-Mount System” in this chapter. You will need to complete steps 4 through 1 (respectively).
Complete step 4 stated above,, but at the Configuration Menu prompt in step C, type:
Configuration Menu: Enter command > FanChoice DeskSide
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