Mount the enclosures in the rack
This section describes how to unpack the ME4 Series Storage System equipment, prepare for installation, and safely mount the enclosures
into the rack.
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Connect optional expansion enclosures
Rackmount rail kit
Rack mounting rails are available for use in 19-inch rack cabinets.
The rails have been designed and tested for the maximum enclosure weight. Multiple enclosures may be installed without loss of space in
the rack. Use of other mounting hardware may cause some loss of rack space. Contact Dell EMC to ensure that suitable mounting rails are
available for the rack you plan to use.
Install the 2U enclosure
The 2U enclosure is delivered with the disks installed.
Refer to
Figure 10. Secure brackets to the rail (left hand rail shown for 2U)
when following the rail installation instructions.
1. Remove the rack mounting rail kit from the accessories box, and examine for damage.
2. Use the following procedure to attach the rail kit brackets to the rack post:
a. Set each location pin at the rear of the rail into a rear rack post hole.
b. Use the supplied washers and screws to attach the bracket to the rear rack post. Leave the screws loose.
c. Extend the rail to fit between the front and rear rack posts.
d. Attach the bracket to the front rack post using the washers and screws supplied. Leave the screws loose.
e. Tighten the two clamping screws located along the rear section of the rack bracket.
f. Repeat the previous steps for the companion rail.
3. Install the enclosure into the rack:
a. Lift the enclosure and align it with the installed rack rails, taking care to ensure that the enclosure remains level.
b. Carefully insert the chassis slides into the rack rails and push fully in.
c. Tighten the mounting screws in the rear rail kit brackets.
d. Remove the enclosure until it reaches the hard stops—approximately 400 mm (15.75")—tighten the mounting screws in the front
rail kit bracket.
e. Return the enclosure to the home position.
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