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...: Rack Mounting of Systems 5 General Installation Instructions 6 Before You Begin 6 Important Safety Information 7 Rack Requirements for VersaRails 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...
...: Rack Mounting of Systems 5 General Installation Instructions 6 Before You Begin 6 Important Safety Information 7 Rack Requirements for VersaRails 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...
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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
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...standard rack cabinets. NOTE: For instructions on installing the system itself, see ""Installing the System in the Rack" on installing a static rails kit in a two-post rack.) Before You Begin Before you begin installing your system in the rack, carefully read "Safety Instructions,"...installing one or more systems in a rack. 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 any component when servicing other components in a rack...
...standard rack cabinets. NOTE: For instructions on installing the system itself, see ""Installing the System in the Rack" on installing a static rails kit in a two-post rack.) Before You Begin Before you begin installing your system in the rack, carefully read "Safety Instructions,"...installing one or more systems in a rack. 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 any component when servicing other components in a rack...
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... Phillips screws (8) (VersaRails configuration only) 6 cable-management arm 8 Four-Post Rack Installation For example, a #10 Phillips-head screw with 32 threads per inch. Figure 1-1. Sliding Rails Rack Kit Contents • One pair of slide assemblies (convertible to RapidRails or VersaRails configuration) • One cable-management arm • One tray • One...
... Phillips screws (8) (VersaRails configuration only) 6 cable-management arm 8 Four-Post Rack Installation For example, a #10 Phillips-head screw with 32 threads per inch. Figure 1-1. Sliding Rails Rack Kit Contents • One pair of slide assemblies (convertible to RapidRails or VersaRails configuration) • One cable-management arm • One tray • One...
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Figure 1-2. 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 ...
Figure 1-2. 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 ...
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... may be marked by yourself. Rack cabinets that meet EIA-310 standards have round or square holes. NOTE: The vertical rails may have an alternating pattern of three holes per rack unit with your rack cabinet. Installation Tasks Installing a rack kit involves... 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...
... may be marked by yourself. Rack cabinets that meet EIA-310 standards have round or square holes. NOTE: The vertical rails may have an alternating pattern of three holes per rack unit with your rack cabinet. Installation Tasks Installing a rack kit involves... 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...
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... be located on some rack cabinets-see Figure 1-4). To mark the rack, perform the following steps: 1 Place a mark (or tape) on the rack's front vertical rails where you want to locate the bottom of the system you are installing more than one system, install the mounting... rails so that meets EIA-310 standards) and mark the rack's front vertical rails with a horizontal line on the vertical rails (see Figure 1-4). 2 Place a mark 44 mm (1.75 inches) above the original mark you counted holes, place...
... be located on some rack cabinets-see Figure 1-4). To mark the rack, perform the following steps: 1 Place a mark (or tape) on the rack's front vertical rails where you want to locate the bottom of the system you are installing more than one system, install the mounting... rails so that meets EIA-310 standards) and mark the rack's front vertical rails with a horizontal line on the vertical rails (see Figure 1-4). 2 Place a mark 44 mm (1.75 inches) above the original mark you counted holes, place...
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Marking the Vertical Rails 1 1 marks on vertical rail (2) 12 Four-Post Rack Installation Figure 1-4.
Marking the Vertical Rails 1 1 marks on vertical rail (2) 12 Four-Post Rack Installation Figure 1-4.
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... 13 To rotate the mounting bracket and change the mounting rails from RapidRails to rotate the bracket 180 degrees until the bracket clicks into place. Configuring the Sliding Rail Assemblies (Sliding Rail Kits Only) The sliding rail assembly has a rotating mounting bracket at each end of ...the bracket determines whether the rail assembly is used as a RapidRail or a VersaRail. NOTE: The rack...
... 13 To rotate the mounting bracket and change the mounting rails from RapidRails to rotate the bracket 180 degrees until the bracket clicks into place. Configuring the Sliding Rail Assemblies (Sliding Rail Kits Only) The sliding rail assembly has a rotating mounting bracket at each end of ...the bracket determines whether the rail assembly is used as a RapidRail or a VersaRail. NOTE: The rack...
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... bezel to install or remove the chassis static rail modules from the chassis. Installing and Removing Static Rail Chassis Modules 1 5 2 4 3 1 keyhole slots (6) 4 rail modules (2) 2 shoulder screws (6) 5 system 3 release latch 14 Four-Post Rack Installation 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 ...
... bezel to install or remove the chassis static rail modules from the chassis. Installing and Removing Static Rail Chassis Modules 1 5 2 4 3 1 keyhole slots (6) 4 rail modules (2) 2 shoulder screws (6) 5 system 3 release latch 14 Four-Post Rack Installation 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 ...
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...mounting hooks (2) 2 push buttons (2) 3 mounting rails (2) Four-Post Rack Installation 15 The top mounting hook on the front mounting-bracket flange should enter the top hole between the marks or tape you made on the vertical rails in the Rack NOTE: The following instructions apply... to both sliding mounting rails and static mounting rails. Installing RapidRails Mounting Rails 1 2 3 front of the mounting rails so that its mounting-bracket flange fits between the marks...
...mounting hooks (2) 2 push buttons (2) 3 mounting rails (2) Four-Post Rack Installation 15 The top mounting hook on the front mounting-bracket flange should enter the top hole between the marks or tape you made on the vertical rails in the Rack NOTE: The following instructions apply... to both sliding mounting rails and static mounting rails. Installing RapidRails Mounting Rails 1 2 3 front of the mounting rails so that its mounting-bracket flange fits between the marks...
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... the back of the cabinet, pull back on the mounting-bracket flange until the mounting holes align with their respective holes on the back vertical rail. 4 Install two 10-32 x 0.5-inch flange-head Phillips screws in the upper and lower holes in "Marking the Rack" (see Figure 1-7). 3 At the back ...on the mounting-bracket flange until the mounting hook seats and the push button extends through the lower square hole (see Figure 1-8). 2 Push the mounting rail forward until the mounting hook enters the square hole, and then push down on the flange until the mounting hook seats and the push button...
... the back of the cabinet, pull back on the mounting-bracket flange until the mounting holes align with their respective holes on the back vertical rail. 4 Install two 10-32 x 0.5-inch flange-head Phillips screws in the upper and lower holes in "Marking the Rack" (see Figure 1-7). 3 At the back ...on the mounting-bracket flange until the mounting hook seats and the push button extends through the lower square hole (see Figure 1-8). 2 Push the mounting rail forward until the mounting hook enters the square hole, and then push down on the flange until the mounting hook seats and the push button...
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Installing VersaRails Mounting Rails 1 2 3 front of rack 1 mounting-bracket flange 2 10-32 x 0.5-inch flange-head 3 mounting rails (2) Phillips screws (4 per mounting rail) Four-Post Rack Installation 17 Figure 1-8.
Installing VersaRails Mounting Rails 1 2 3 front of rack 1 mounting-bracket flange 2 10-32 x 0.5-inch flange-head 3 mounting rails (2) Phillips screws (4 per mounting rail) Four-Post Rack Installation 17 Figure 1-8.
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... Only)" on page 22. 8 Tighten the thumbscrews on the rack front panel to secure the slide assemblies to install the system in the mounting rails by yourself. The three shoulder screws on each inner slide, then push the system into the rack. 7 Install the cable-management arm. CAUTION: Because... of the size and weight of the system, never attempt to the rack. 18 Four-Post Rack Installation Installing a System With Sliding Rails 1 Pull the two inner slide rails out of the rack until they lock in the fully extended position (see Figure 1-9). 3 Lower the back of the system while aligning...
... Only)" on page 22. 8 Tighten the thumbscrews on the rack front panel to secure the slide assemblies to install the system in the mounting rails by yourself. The three shoulder screws on each inner slide, then push the system into the rack. 7 Install the cable-management arm. CAUTION: Because... of the size and weight of the system, never attempt to the rack. 18 Four-Post Rack Installation Installing a System With Sliding Rails 1 Pull the two inner slide rails out of the rack until they lock in the fully extended position (see Figure 1-9). 3 Lower the back of the system while aligning...
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Installing a System With Sliding Rails 1 5 2 4 1 shoulder screws (6) 4 front release latch 2 slide-release latch 5 inner slide rails (2) 3 3 J slots (6) Four-Post Rack Installation 19 Figure 1-9.
Installing a System With Sliding Rails 1 5 2 4 1 shoulder screws (6) 4 front release latch 2 slide-release latch 5 inner slide rails (2) 3 3 J slots (6) Four-Post Rack Installation 19 Figure 1-9.
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... Installation 2 3 thumbscrews (2) See the procedures for installing the bezel in the documentation provided with the mounting rails on the front panel of the system, lift the chassis into the mounting rails until the system stops (see Figure 1-10). 3 Secure both thumbscrews on the rack. 2 Push the... chassis back into position so that the chassis rail modules are aligned with your system. Installing a System With Static Rails To install the system on the rack, perform the following procedure: 1 From the front of the chassis. 4 ...
... Installation 2 3 thumbscrews (2) See the procedures for installing the bezel in the documentation provided with the mounting rails on the front panel of the system, lift the chassis into the mounting rails until the system stops (see Figure 1-10). 3 Secure both thumbscrews on the rack. 2 Push the... chassis back into position so that the chassis rail modules are aligned with your system. Installing a System With Static Rails To install the system on the rack, perform the following procedure: 1 From the front of the chassis. 4 ...
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These tie wraps are used to secure the system's cables to the mounting rail. Four-Post Rack Installation 21 Figure 1-11. Installing the Releasable Tie Wraps 1 2 1 mounting rails (2) 2 releasable tie wraps (2) 6 Push the tie wrap's fastener through the attachment point. 7 Push the tie wrap's plunger until it snaps to secure the tie wrap to the mounting rail. 8 Using the releasable tie wrap, secure your system's cables to the mounting rails. 5 Locate the releasable tie wrap attachment points located on the two back mounting-bracket flanges (see Figure 1-11).
These tie wraps are used to secure the system's cables to the mounting rail. Four-Post Rack Installation 21 Figure 1-11. Installing the Releasable Tie Wraps 1 2 1 mounting rails (2) 2 releasable tie wraps (2) 6 Push the tie wrap's fastener through the attachment point. 7 Push the tie wrap's plunger until it snaps to secure the tie wrap to the mounting rail. 8 Using the releasable tie wrap, secure your system's cables to the mounting rails. 5 Locate the releasable tie wrap attachment points located on the two back mounting-bracket flanges (see Figure 1-11).
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... remove or install them by yourself. Figure 1-12. CAUTION: Because of the size and weight of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to the static rail kit. Installing the Tray 1 2 3 back of the cablemanagement arm retention latch and rotate the latch downward (see Figure 1-12). 2 In preparation for ...with your rack. 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). Replacing the Rack Doors See the procedures for installing the cable-management arm,...
... remove or install them by yourself. Figure 1-12. CAUTION: Because of the size and weight of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to the static rail kit. Installing the Tray 1 2 3 back of the cablemanagement arm retention latch and rotate the latch downward (see Figure 1-12). 2 In preparation for ...with your rack. 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). Replacing the Rack Doors See the procedures for installing the cable-management arm,...
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Installing the Cable-Management Arm 1 23 back of the cable-management arm onto the outermost bracket on the unattached end of system 4 1 mounting rails (2) 4 cable-management arm 2 brackets (2) 3 latches (2) Four-Post Rack Installation 23 Installing the Cable-Management Arm NOTE: You can attach the cable-...management arm to either the right or left mounting rail, depending on how you intend to route cables from the system. 1 If necessary, press the catch at the center of the cable-...
Installing the Cable-Management Arm 1 23 back of the cable-management arm onto the outermost bracket on the unattached end of system 4 1 mounting rails (2) 4 cable-management arm 2 brackets (2) 3 latches (2) Four-Post Rack Installation 23 Installing the Cable-Management Arm NOTE: You can attach the cable-...management arm to either the right or left mounting rail, depending on how you intend to route cables from the system. 1 If necessary, press the catch at the center of the cable-...
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... and slide the system forward. 6 Pull the system completely out of the rack. Removing the System From the Rack Removing a System With Sliding Rails To remove the system from the rack, perform the following procedure: 1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the...secures the system to its furthest extension, the slide assemblies lock in the extended position. 5 Pull up on the front release latch on each rail (see Figure 1-10). 6 Pull the system completely out of the rack. Adjust the cable positioning inside the cable management arm as needed . ...
... and slide the system forward. 6 Pull the system completely out of the rack. Removing the System From the Rack Removing a System With Sliding Rails To remove the system from the rack, perform the following procedure: 1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the...secures the system to its furthest extension, the slide assemblies lock in the extended position. 5 Pull up on the front release latch on each rail (see Figure 1-10). 6 Pull the system completely out of the rack. Adjust the cable positioning inside the cable management arm as needed . ...