Rack Installation Guide
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... Instructions 1-2 RapidRails Rack Kit Contents 1-2 Dell Rack Requirements 1-3 VersaRails Rack Kit Contents 1-3 Non-Dell Rack Requirements 1-4 Before You Begin 1-4 Important Safety Information 1-4 Rack Stabilizer Feet 1-4 Recommended Tools and Supplies 1-5 Installation Tasks 1-5 Removing the Rack Doors 1-5 Marking the Rack 1-5 Installing the RapidRails Mounting Rails 1-7 Installing the VersaRails Mounting Rails 1-9 Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion...
... Instructions 1-2 RapidRails Rack Kit Contents 1-2 Dell Rack Requirements 1-3 VersaRails Rack Kit Contents 1-3 Non-Dell Rack Requirements 1-4 Before You Begin 1-4 Important Safety Information 1-4 Rack Stabilizer Feet 1-4 Recommended Tools and Supplies 1-5 Installation Tasks 1-5 Removing the Rack Doors 1-5 Marking the Rack 1-5 Installing the RapidRails Mounting Rails 1-7 Installing the VersaRails Mounting Rails 1-9 Installing the Tower-to-Rack Conversion...
Rack Installation Guide
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Figures Figure 1-1. Figure 1-4. Figure 1-7. Figure 1-8. Figure 1-9. Figure 1-2. RapidRails Rack Kit Contents 1-3 VersaRails Rack Kit Contents 1-3 One Rack Unit 1-6 Marking the Vertical Rails 1-7 Installing the RapidRails Mounting Rails 1-8 Installing the VersaRails Mounting Rails 1-9 Removing the Front Bezel 1-11 Removing the Tower System Cover 1-12 Installing the Rack Front Panel 1-14 Installing the System in the Rack 1-15 4 Contents Figure 1-6. Figure 1-5. Figure 1-3. Figure 1-10.
Figures Figure 1-1. Figure 1-4. Figure 1-7. Figure 1-8. Figure 1-9. Figure 1-2. RapidRails Rack Kit Contents 1-3 VersaRails Rack Kit Contents 1-3 One Rack Unit 1-6 Marking the Vertical Rails 1-7 Installing the RapidRails Mounting Rails 1-8 Installing the VersaRails Mounting Rails 1-9 Removing the Front Bezel 1-11 Removing the Tower System Cover 1-12 Installing the Rack Front Panel 1-14 Installing the System in the Rack 1-15 4 Contents Figure 1-6. Figure 1-5. Figure 1-3. Figure 1-10.
Rack Installation Guide
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... the system and personal injury to yourself and to be installed in the rack cabinet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Always load the rack from the rack. • Use caution when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding a component into the rack. • Do not overload the AC supply branch...
... the system and personal injury to yourself and to be installed in the rack cabinet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Always load the rack from the rack. • Use caution when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding a component into the rack. • Do not overload the AC supply branch...
Rack Installation Guide
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...Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) 41494. Figure 1-2. VersaRails Rack Kit Contents 10-32 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips screws (8) VersaRails mounting rails Rack Installation Guide 1-3 VersaRails Rack Kit Contents The VersaRails rack kit includes the following items (see Figure 1-2): • One pair of VersaRails ...and in a rack. For example, a #10 Phillips-head screw with 32 threads per -inch. RapidRails Rack Kit Contents RapidRails mounting rails Dell Rack Requirements NOTICE: This rack kit is intended to be sure that is identified as a 10-32 screw. Figure 1-1. One rack ...
...Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) 41494. Figure 1-2. VersaRails Rack Kit Contents 10-32 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips screws (8) VersaRails mounting rails Rack Installation Guide 1-3 VersaRails Rack Kit Contents The VersaRails rack kit includes the following items (see Figure 1-2): • One pair of VersaRails ...and in a rack. For example, a #10 Phillips-head screw with 32 threads per -inch. RapidRails Rack Kit Contents RapidRails mounting rails Dell Rack Requirements NOTICE: This rack kit is intended to be sure that is identified as a 10-32 screw. Figure 1-1. One rack ...
Rack Installation Guide
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... mm, and 12.7 mm (0.625-inch, 0.625-inch, and 0.5-inch) for the front and rear vertical rails (see the procedures in the Dell PowerEdge 4210 Rack Installation Guide. If you have a Dell PowerEdge™ 4210 rack cabinet, see Figure 1-3). Marking the Rack NOTE: If you install in the rack...for each system you are installing a VersaRails rack kit, skip to the procedure, "Installing the VersaRails Mounting Rails." You must allow 3-U (5.25 inches) of three holes per U with your Dell 24-U and 42-U rack cabinets. Removing the Rack Doors See the procedures for removing doors in the ...
... mm, and 12.7 mm (0.625-inch, 0.625-inch, and 0.5-inch) for the front and rear vertical rails (see the procedures in the Dell PowerEdge 4210 Rack Installation Guide. If you have a Dell PowerEdge™ 4210 rack cabinet, see Figure 1-3). Marking the Rack NOTE: If you install in the rack...for each system you are installing a VersaRails rack kit, skip to the procedure, "Installing the VersaRails Mounting Rails." You must allow 3-U (5.25 inches) of three holes per U with your Dell 24-U and 42-U rack cabinets. Removing the Rack Doors See the procedures for removing doors in the ...
Rack Installation Guide
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...of the narrowest metal space between holes (marked with a horizontal line on some rack cabinets-see the Dell Rack Advisor software available on the rack's front vertical rails where you want to locate the bottom of the system you are installing in the rack. CAUTION: If... you are installing more information about requirements for installing components in a Dell rack, see Figure 1-3). 1-6 Rack Installation Guide One Rack ...
...of the narrowest metal space between holes (marked with a horizontal line on some rack cabinets-see the Dell Rack Advisor software available on the rack's front vertical rails where you want to locate the bottom of the system you are installing in the rack. CAUTION: If... you are installing more information about requirements for installing components in a Dell rack, see Figure 1-3). 1-6 Rack Installation Guide One Rack ...
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...mark (or count up nine holes in the front vertical rails (see Figure 1-4). Figure 1-4. Marking the Vertical Rails 3-U (5.25 inches) between rails (drawing is not to scale) tape marking locations for top and bottom of system Installing the RapidRails Mounting Rails NOTE: If you placed on the rack (see Figure ...1-5). 2 Align the rail mounting-bracket flange (on the front of the rail) with the square holes in a rack that its mounting-bracket flange fits...
...mark (or count up nine holes in the front vertical rails (see Figure 1-4). Figure 1-4. Marking the Vertical Rails 3-U (5.25 inches) between rails (drawing is not to scale) tape marking locations for top and bottom of system Installing the RapidRails Mounting Rails NOTE: If you placed on the rack (see Figure ...1-5). 2 Align the rail mounting-bracket flange (on the front of the rail) with the square holes in a rack that its mounting-bracket flange fits...
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.... 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining rail on the other side of the rack. 6 Ensure that the rails are positioned in the square holes, and the blue push button pops out and clicks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Push the rail forward until the mounting hooks seat in their square holes... on the vertical rail, and then push down on the mounting-bracket flange until the mounting hooks are mounted...
.... 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining rail on the other side of the rack. 6 Ensure that the rails are positioned in the square holes, and the blue push button pops out and clicks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Push the rail forward until the mounting hooks seat in their square holes... on the vertical rail, and then push down on the mounting-bracket flange until the mounting hooks are mounted...
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... the mounting holes are aligned with the holes on the front vertical rail. 3 Using two 10-32 x 0.5 Phillips screws, secure the front mounting-bracket flange to the front vertical rail. 4 At the back of the mounting rails so that its mounting-bracket flange fits at the location you have ...already installed RapidRails mounting rails, skip this section. 1 At the front of the rack cabinet, position one ...
... the mounting holes are aligned with the holes on the front vertical rail. 3 Using two 10-32 x 0.5 Phillips screws, secure the front mounting-bracket flange to the front vertical rail. 4 At the back of the mounting rails so that its mounting-bracket flange fits at the location you have ...already installed RapidRails mounting rails, skip this section. 1 At the front of the rack cabinet, position one ...
Rack Installation Guide
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... down from the system until it aside. 1-10 Rack Installation Guide c Loosen the two thumbscrews that the mounting rails are mounted at the same position on the vertical rails on each side of the system, skip this procedure and proceed to "Installing the System in the Rack." CAUTION... a rack front panel with rack handles and thumbscrews. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Using two 10-32 x 0.5 Phillips screws, secure the back mounting-bracket flange to the back vertical rail. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the remaining mounting rail on the other side of the rack. 7 Ensure that ...
... down from the system until it aside. 1-10 Rack Installation Guide c Loosen the two thumbscrews that the mounting rails are mounted at the same position on the vertical rails on each side of the system, skip this procedure and proceed to "Installing the System in the Rack." CAUTION... a rack front panel with rack handles and thumbscrews. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Using two 10-32 x 0.5 Phillips screws, secure the back mounting-bracket flange to the back vertical rail. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the remaining mounting rail on the other side of the rack. 7 Ensure that ...
Rack Installation Guide
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CAUTION: Because of the size and weight of the system, never attempt to install the system in the rails by yourself. 2 Slide the system into position in front of the system's front panel. 1-14 Rack Installation Guide Installing the Rack Front Panel screws (14) ... more than one component out of the rack at a time. 1 Lift the system into the rack until the system front panel is against the vertical rails (see Figure 1-10). 3 Tighten the captive thumbscrews on each side of the mounting...
CAUTION: Because of the size and weight of the system, never attempt to install the system in the rails by yourself. 2 Slide the system into position in front of the system's front panel. 1-14 Rack Installation Guide Installing the Rack Front Panel screws (14) ... more than one component out of the rack at a time. 1 Lift the system into the rack until the system front panel is against the vertical rails (see Figure 1-10). 3 Tighten the captive thumbscrews on each side of the mounting...
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... site, 1-6 doors removing, 1-5 replacing, 1-15 I installation tasks, 1-5 installing rack front panel, 1-13 RapidRails mounting rails, 1-7, 1-8 system in rack, 1-14, 1-15 tower-to-rack kit, 1-10 VersaRails mounting rails, 1-9 K kit contents illustrated, 1-3 list of, 1-2, 1-3 RapidRails kit, 1-2 VersaRails kit, 1-3 N non-Dell rack requirements, 1-4 R rack marking, 1-5 stabilizer feet, 1-4 rack kit contents illustrated, 1-3 installing, 1-5 list of, 1-2 rack...
... site, 1-6 doors removing, 1-5 replacing, 1-15 I installation tasks, 1-5 installing rack front panel, 1-13 RapidRails mounting rails, 1-7, 1-8 system in rack, 1-14, 1-15 tower-to-rack kit, 1-10 VersaRails mounting rails, 1-9 K kit contents illustrated, 1-3 list of, 1-2, 1-3 RapidRails kit, 1-2 VersaRails kit, 1-3 N non-Dell rack requirements, 1-4 R rack marking, 1-5 stabilizer feet, 1-4 rack kit contents illustrated, 1-3 installing, 1-5 list of, 1-2 rack...
Rack-to-Tower Conversion Guide
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... rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before extending a component from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in a rack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Before working on the rack. • Always load the rack from the rack. • Use caution when pressing the component... rail release latches and sliding a component into the rack. • Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to -tower ...
... rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before extending a component from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in a rack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Before working on the rack. • Always load the rack from the rack. • Use caution when pressing the component... rail release latches and sliding a component into the rack. • Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to -tower ...
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... tower front panel • Installing the base, covers, and bezel • Removing the RapidRails or VersaRails mounting rail assemblies • Replacing the rack doors 1-4 Rac k -t o -Tow er C on v e r si on Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before You Begin Before you begin removing your rack cabinet. Removing the Rack Doors See the...
... tower front panel • Installing the base, covers, and bezel • Removing the RapidRails or VersaRails mounting rail assemblies • Replacing the rack doors 1-4 Rac k -t o -Tow er C on v e r si on Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before You Begin Before you begin removing your rack cabinet. Removing the Rack Doors See the...
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Removing the Rack Doors You must remove the doors from the rack cabinet to provide access to the interior of the rack mounting rails (see the documentation provided with the rack for instructions. 2 Disconnect the cables and power cord from the back of the system. 3 Loosen the ... first system from a position high up in the rack cabinet requires up to the front vertical rails (at the front of the rack cabinet). 4 Using two or more persons, grasp the system at a time. For Dell rack cabinets, see Figure 1-2). 5 Place the system on a smooth work surface. WARNING: Removing a system ...
Removing the Rack Doors You must remove the doors from the rack cabinet to provide access to the interior of the rack mounting rails (see the documentation provided with the rack for instructions. 2 Disconnect the cables and power cord from the back of the system. 3 Loosen the ... first system from a position high up in the rack cabinet requires up to the front vertical rails (at the front of the rack cabinet). 4 Using two or more persons, grasp the system at a time. For Dell rack cabinets, see Figure 1-2). 5 Place the system on a smooth work surface. WARNING: Removing a system ...
Rack-to-Tower Conversion Guide
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Removing the System From the Mounting Rail Assemblies thumbscrew Removing the Front Panel This procedure is best performed with the front of the system extending 2.54 centimeters (1 inch) beyond the edge of ... remove the two power supply and cooling modules at the back of the chassis while you are performing this and the following procedures. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-2. NOTE: Although not necessary for instructions on removing and replacing the modules. 2 Remove the 14 T-10 Torx screws that extend through the...
Removing the System From the Mounting Rail Assemblies thumbscrew Removing the Front Panel This procedure is best performed with the front of the system extending 2.54 centimeters (1 inch) beyond the edge of ... remove the two power supply and cooling modules at the back of the chassis while you are performing this and the following procedures. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-2. NOTE: Although not necessary for instructions on removing and replacing the modules. 2 Remove the 14 T-10 Torx screws that extend through the...
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Removing the Mounting Rails mounting hooks blue release push button rail mounting-bracket flange VersaRails RapidRails front of rack mounting rails (2) Rack-to the procedure, "Removing the VersaRails Mounting Rails." 1 At the front of the RapidRails mounting rail's mounting-bracket flanges (see Figure 1-6). Figure 1-6. Removing the RapidRails Mounting Rails NOTE: If you have VersaRails mounting rails in your rack cabinet, skip to -Tower C onversi on one of the rack cabinet, locate the blue release push button on Gui de 1-11
Removing the Mounting Rails mounting hooks blue release push button rail mounting-bracket flange VersaRails RapidRails front of rack mounting rails (2) Rack-to the procedure, "Removing the VersaRails Mounting Rails." 1 At the front of the RapidRails mounting rail's mounting-bracket flanges (see Figure 1-6). Figure 1-6. Removing the RapidRails Mounting Rails NOTE: If you have VersaRails mounting rails in your rack cabinet, skip to -Tower C onversi on one of the rack cabinet, locate the blue release push button on Gui de 1-11
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... of your system. 1-12 Rac k -t o -Tow er C on v e r si on the other side of the rack. 5 Place the mounting rails and all fastener hardware in a box. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 From the front of the rack cabinet, press in on the blue release push button, grasp the...secure the rear mounting-bracket flange to the rack's vertical rail. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the remaining mounting rail on the other side of the rack. 5 Place the mounting rails and all fastener hardware in the documentation provided with your Dell rack cabinets. This completes the procedure for the system ...
... of your system. 1-12 Rac k -t o -Tow er C on v e r si on the other side of the rack. 5 Place the mounting rails and all fastener hardware in a box. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 From the front of the rack cabinet, press in on the blue release push button, grasp the...secure the rear mounting-bracket flange to the rack's vertical rail. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the remaining mounting rail on the other side of the rack. 5 Place the mounting rails and all fastener hardware in the documentation provided with your Dell rack cabinets. This completes the procedure for the system ...