Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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...2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 optical drive 3 interposer 5 SATA power cable 7 optical drive carrier 2 interposer release latch 4 SATA cable 6 carrier latch Replacing a PowerEdge 1950 Optical Drive NOTE: The replacement drive tray provided in the side of the SATA optical drive into the tray until the pins on the carrier ...align with the holes in the installation kit must be used with PowerEdge 1950 systems. If you are replacing an existing optical drive, do not reuse the interposer board attached to the tray. Release the...
...2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 optical drive 3 interposer 5 SATA power cable 7 optical drive carrier 2 interposer release latch 4 SATA cable 6 carrier latch Replacing a PowerEdge 1950 Optical Drive NOTE: The replacement drive tray provided in the side of the SATA optical drive into the tray until the pins on the carrier ...align with the holes in the installation kit must be used with PowerEdge 1950 systems. If you are replacing an existing optical drive, do not reuse the interposer board attached to the tray. Release the...
Rack Installation Guide
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... 7 Rack Stabilizer Feet 7 Recommended Tools and Supplies 7 Sliding Rails Rack Kit Contents 8 Static Rails Rack Kit Contents 9 Installation Tasks 10 Removing the Rack Doors 10 Marking the Rack 10 Configuring the Sliding Rail Assemblies (Sliding Rail Kits Only 13 Installing Chassis Static Rail Modules (Static Rail Kits Only 14 Installing the Mounting Rails in the Rack 15 Installing the System in...
... 7 Rack Stabilizer Feet 7 Recommended Tools and Supplies 7 Sliding Rails Rack Kit Contents 8 Static Rails Rack Kit Contents 9 Installation Tasks 10 Removing the Rack Doors 10 Marking the Rack 10 Configuring the Sliding Rail Assemblies (Sliding Rail Kits Only 13 Installing Chassis Static Rail Modules (Static Rail Kits Only 14 Installing the Mounting Rails in the Rack 15 Installing the System in...
Rack Installation Guide
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2 Two-Post Rack Installation 27 Safety Instructions 27 SAFETY: Rack Mounting of Systems 27 Before You Begin 28 Important Safety Information 28 Recommended Tools and Supplies 28 Rack Kit Contents 29 Installation Tasks 30 Marking the Rack 30 Universal-Hole Spacing Racks 30 Wide-Hole Spacing Racks 31 Installing the Mounting Rails 32 Center-Mount Installation 32 Flush-Mount Installation 33 Installing Chassis Static Rail Modules 36 Installing the System in the Rack 37 Removing the System From the Rack 37 Index 39 4 Contents
2 Two-Post Rack Installation 27 Safety Instructions 27 SAFETY: Rack Mounting of Systems 27 Before You Begin 28 Important Safety Information 28 Recommended Tools and Supplies 28 Rack Kit Contents 29 Installation Tasks 30 Marking the Rack 30 Universal-Hole Spacing Racks 30 Wide-Hole Spacing Racks 31 Installing the Mounting Rails 32 Center-Mount Installation 32 Flush-Mount Installation 33 Installing Chassis Static Rail Modules 36 Installing the System in the Rack 37 Removing the System From the Rack 37 Index 39 4 Contents
Rack Installation Guide
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... your Product Information Guide for instructions on their casters. This section includes procedures for the following four-post rack kits: • Sliding rails rack kit • Static rails rack kit (RapidRails and VersaRails versions) (See "Two-Post Rack Installation" on page 27 for additional information. •... for trained service technicians installing one or more systems in a rack. One rack kit is required for each system to be extremely heavy and move easily on installing a static rails kit in a two-post rack.) Before You Begin Before you begin installing your system ...
... your Product Information Guide for instructions on their casters. This section includes procedures for the following four-post rack kits: • Sliding rails rack kit • Static rails rack kit (RapidRails and VersaRails versions) (See "Two-Post Rack Installation" on page 27 for additional information. •... for trained service technicians installing one or more systems in a rack. One rack kit is required for each system to be extremely heavy and move easily on installing a static rails kit in a two-post rack.) Before You Begin Before you begin installing your system ...
Rack Installation Guide
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For example, a #10 Phillips-head screw with 32 threads per inch. Sliding Rails Rack Kit Contents • One pair of slide assemblies (convertible to RapidRails or VersaRails configuration) • One cable-management arm • One tray... screws described in illustrations and in procedural steps are identified by size and number of threads per inch is identified as a 10-32 screw. Sliding Rails Rack Kit Contents 1 6 5 2 3 4 1 tray 4 tie wraps 2 slide assemblies (2) 5 status indicator cable (if applicable) 3 10-32 x 0.5-inch flange-head Phillips screws (8) (VersaRails configuration ...
For example, a #10 Phillips-head screw with 32 threads per inch. Sliding Rails Rack Kit Contents • One pair of slide assemblies (convertible to RapidRails or VersaRails configuration) • One cable-management arm • One tray... screws described in illustrations and in procedural steps are identified by size and number of threads per inch is identified as a 10-32 screw. Sliding Rails Rack Kit Contents 1 6 5 2 3 4 1 tray 4 tie wraps 2 slide assemblies (2) 5 status indicator cable (if applicable) 3 10-32 x 0.5-inch flange-head Phillips screws (8) (VersaRails configuration ...
Rack Installation Guide
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... Installation 9 For example, a #10 Phillips-head screw with either VersaRails brackets or RapidRails brackets. • One pair of chassis static rail modules • 10-32 x 0.5-inch flange-head Phillips screws (8) (VersaRails kits only) • Releasable tie wraps (2) (not shown in Figure 1-2) NOTE: The nonmetric screws described in illustrations and in procedural steps...
... Installation 9 For example, a #10 Phillips-head screw with either VersaRails brackets or RapidRails brackets. • One pair of chassis static rail modules • 10-32 x 0.5-inch flange-head Phillips screws (8) (VersaRails kits only) • Releasable tie wraps (2) (not shown in Figure 1-2) NOTE: The nonmetric screws described in illustrations and in procedural steps...
Rack Installation Guide
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...in their numbered order: 1 Removing the rack doors 2 Marking the rack 3 Configuring the sliding rail assemblies (sliding rail kits only) 4 Installing chassis static rail modules (static rail kits only) 5 Installing the mounting rails in the rack 6 Installing the system in the rack 7 Installing the tray and cable-management ...arm (sliding rail kits only) 8 Routing cables 9 Replacing the rack doors Removing the Rack Doors See the procedures for the front and back vertical rails (see Figure 1-3). If you want, you install in the documentation...
...in their numbered order: 1 Removing the rack doors 2 Marking the rack 3 Configuring the sliding rail assemblies (sliding rail kits only) 4 Installing chassis static rail modules (static rail kits only) 5 Installing the mounting rails in the rack 6 Installing the system in the rack 7 Installing the tray and cable-management ...arm (sliding rail kits only) 8 Routing cables 9 Replacing the rack doors Removing the Rack Doors See the procedures for the front and back vertical rails (see Figure 1-3). If you want, you install in the documentation...
Rack Installation Guide
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Configuring the Sliding Rail Assemblies (Sliding Rail Kits Only) The sliding rail assembly has a rotating mounting bracket at each end of the bracket has a hook and a latch that secure it to the vertical rail. The RapidRail side of the rail. Figure 1-5. The VersaRail side of the Rotating Mounting Bracket 2 1 5 1 rotating ...two shoulder standoffs. 3 Continue to the vertical rail. The position of the bracket determines whether the rail assembly is used as a RapidRail or a VersaRail. NOTE: The rack kit ships with the sliding rail assemblies in the opposite direction on the shoulder ...
Configuring the Sliding Rail Assemblies (Sliding Rail Kits Only) The sliding rail assembly has a rotating mounting bracket at each end of the bracket has a hook and a latch that secure it to the vertical rail. The RapidRail side of the rail. Figure 1-5. The VersaRail side of the Rotating Mounting Bracket 2 1 5 1 rotating ...two shoulder standoffs. 3 Continue to the vertical rail. The position of the bracket determines whether the rail assembly is used as a RapidRail or a VersaRail. NOTE: The rack kit ships with the sliding rail assemblies in the opposite direction on the shoulder ...
Rack Installation Guide
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...Post Rack Installation Figure 1-6. To remove a rail module from the chassis, pull up on the release latch, then slide the rail forward and remove the rail module from the chassis. 1 To install a rail module, locate the three keyhole slots on the rail module and the corresponding shoulder screws on the..., then slide the module towards the back of the system. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install or remove the chassis static rail modules from the chassis. Installing Chassis Static Rail Modules (Static Rail Kits Only) NOTE: You do not need to remove the optional front bezel to install the other...
...Post Rack Installation Figure 1-6. To remove a rail module from the chassis, pull up on the release latch, then slide the rail forward and remove the rail module from the chassis. 1 To install a rail module, locate the three keyhole slots on the rail module and the corresponding shoulder screws on the..., then slide the module towards the back of the system. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install or remove the chassis static rail modules from the chassis. Installing Chassis Static Rail Modules (Static Rail Kits Only) NOTE: You do not need to remove the optional front bezel to install the other...
Rack Installation Guide
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... this system release latch when you are installing more than one system, install the first system in the lowest available position in the mounting rails by yourself. The three shoulder screws on each side of each inner slide, then push the system into the front slot. Installing a ... the rack front panel to secure the slide assemblies to install the system in the rack. See "Installing the Tray and Cable-Management Arm (Sliding Rail Kits Only)" on page 22. 8 Tighten the thumbscrews on the slide assemblies. 4 Engage the back shoulder screws into their respective J-slots. 5 Lower ...
... this system release latch when you are installing more than one system, install the first system in the lowest available position in the mounting rails by yourself. The three shoulder screws on each side of each inner slide, then push the system into the front slot. Installing a ... the rack front panel to secure the slide assemblies to install the system in the rack. See "Installing the Tray and Cable-Management Arm (Sliding Rail Kits Only)" on page 22. 8 Tighten the thumbscrews on the slide assemblies. 4 Engage the back shoulder screws into their respective J-slots. 5 Lower ...
Rack Installation Guide
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... arm retention latch 22 Four-Post Rack Installation Installing the Tray 1 2 3 back of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to the static rail kit. Replacing the Rack Doors See the procedures for installing the cable-management arm, press the catch at the center of the cablemanagement arm retention latch...see Figure 1-12). Installing the Tray 1 At the back of the system, fit the ends of the tray between the ends of the mounting rails and slide the tray forward until it latches (see Figure 1-12). 2 In preparation for replacing doors in the documentation provided with your rack. ...
... arm retention latch 22 Four-Post Rack Installation Installing the Tray 1 2 3 back of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to the static rail kit. Replacing the Rack Doors See the procedures for installing the cable-management arm, press the catch at the center of the cablemanagement arm retention latch...see Figure 1-12). Installing the Tray 1 At the back of the system, fit the ends of the tray between the ends of the mounting rails and slide the tray forward until it latches (see Figure 1-12). 2 In preparation for replacing doors in the documentation provided with your rack. ...
Rack Installation Guide
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..."Safety Instructions," found earlier in this task. • Always load the rack from the rack. • Use caution when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding a component into or out of the procedures for additional information. If you begin installing your fingers. • Do not... overload the AC supply branch circuit that the rack meets the specifications of a Dell rack. CAUTION: Do not install rack kit components designed for your system in the Rack" on installing the system itself, see ""Installing the System in the rack....
..."Safety Instructions," found earlier in this task. • Always load the rack from the rack. • Use caution when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding a component into or out of the procedures for additional information. If you begin installing your fingers. • Do not... overload the AC supply branch circuit that the rack meets the specifications of a Dell rack. CAUTION: Do not install rack kit components designed for your system in the Rack" on installing the system itself, see ""Installing the System in the rack....
Rack Installation Guide
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... The two-post rack kit includes (see Figure 2-1): • One pair of mounting rails • 12-24 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips screws (8) • Releasable tie wraps (2) (not shown in Figure 2-1) Figure 2-1. center-mount, threaded studs mount, ...-mount mounting flange 6 15.24-cm (6-inch) wide, flushmount, threaded studs 7 7.62-cm (3-inch) wide, flush- 8 flush-mount mounting flange 9 mounting rails (2) mount, threaded studs Two-Post Rack Installation 29 Two-Post Rack Kit Components 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 12-24 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips screws (8) 2 15.24-cm (6-inch) wide, 3 7.62-cm ...
... The two-post rack kit includes (see Figure 2-1): • One pair of mounting rails • 12-24 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips screws (8) • Releasable tie wraps (2) (not shown in Figure 2-1) Figure 2-1. center-mount, threaded studs mount, ...-mount mounting flange 6 15.24-cm (6-inch) wide, flushmount, threaded studs 7 7.62-cm (3-inch) wide, flush- 8 flush-mount mounting flange 9 mounting rails (2) mount, threaded studs Two-Post Rack Installation 29 Two-Post Rack Kit Components 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 12-24 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips screws (8) 2 15.24-cm (6-inch) wide, 3 7.62-cm ...
Rack Installation Guide
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...) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) 30 Two-Post Rack Installation Figure 2-2. Installation Tasks Installing a two-post rack kit includes performing the following tasks in order: 1 Marking the rack • Universal-hole spacing rack • Wide-hole spacing rack 2 Installing the mounting... rails in the rack • Center-mount installation • Flush-mount installation 3 Installing the system in the rack 4 Routing cables Marking the Rack...
...) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) 30 Two-Post Rack Installation Figure 2-2. Installation Tasks Installing a two-post rack kit includes performing the following tasks in order: 1 Marking the rack • Universal-hole spacing rack • Wide-hole spacing rack 2 Installing the mounting... rails in the rack • Center-mount installation • Flush-mount installation 3 Installing the system in the rack 4 Routing cables Marking the Rack...
Rack Installation Guide
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...and adjustable mounting bracket to the rack with the brackets configured for another system using this rack kit. See Figure 2-1 for your system. Use only the rack kit intended for mounting rail components. CAUTION: Do not install another system may result in either universal-hole spacing (see ...wide-hole spacing (see Figure 2-4). 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 to install the left mounting rail in the rack. 32 Two-Post Rack Installation Center-Mount Installation The two-post rack kit is shipped with four 12-24 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips screws (see Figure 2-3). You can ...
...and adjustable mounting bracket to the rack with the brackets configured for another system using this rack kit. See Figure 2-1 for your system. Use only the rack kit intended for mounting rail components. CAUTION: Do not install another system may result in either universal-hole spacing (see ...wide-hole spacing (see Figure 2-4). 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 to install the left mounting rail in the rack. 32 Two-Post Rack Installation Center-Mount Installation The two-post rack kit is shipped with four 12-24 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips screws (see Figure 2-3). You can ...
Rack Installation Guide
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... Center-Mount Configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 two-post open-frame rack 2 mounting rails (2) 2 12-24 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips screws (4 per rail) 4 system rails (2) 3 center-mount mounting flange 6 release latch Flush-Mount Installation The two-post rack kit is shipped with the front ends of the mounting rails toward you (see Figure 2-5). 2 Using a 3/8-inch wrench or nut driver...
... Center-Mount Configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 two-post open-frame rack 2 mounting rails (2) 2 12-24 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips screws (4 per rail) 4 system rails (2) 3 center-mount mounting flange 6 release latch Flush-Mount Installation The two-post rack kit is shipped with the front ends of the mounting rails toward you (see Figure 2-5). 2 Using a 3/8-inch wrench or nut driver...
Rack Installation Guide
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...configuration, 33 four-post rack removing system, 25, 37 four-post rack kit tools and supplies, 7 VersaRails kit contents, 8-9 I installing cable tray, 22 cable-management arm, 22 four-post rack kit, 15 RapidRails mounting rails, 15 static rail modules, 14, 36 system in four-post rack, 18, 37 two... replacing rack doors, 22 routing cables, 24 S safety instructions, 5, 27 stabilizer feet, 7 T tools and supplies four-post rack kit, 7 two-post rack kit, 28 two-post rack kit installing mounting rails, 32 kit contents, 29 marking rack, 30 tools and supplies, 28 V VersaRails installing, 14, 17, 19, 36...
...configuration, 33 four-post rack removing system, 25, 37 four-post rack kit tools and supplies, 7 VersaRails kit contents, 8-9 I installing cable tray, 22 cable-management arm, 22 four-post rack kit, 15 RapidRails mounting rails, 15 static rail modules, 14, 36 system in four-post rack, 18, 37 two... replacing rack doors, 22 routing cables, 24 S safety instructions, 5, 27 stabilizer feet, 7 T tools and supplies four-post rack kit, 7 two-post rack kit, 28 two-post rack kit installing mounting rails, 32 kit contents, 29 marking rack, 30 tools and supplies, 28 V VersaRails installing, 14, 17, 19, 36...