F5 8900, Platform Manual

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Hardware Quantity
front-mounting brackets 2
M4 x 10mm flat head screws 8
Installing using a front-mounting kit
Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are installing
and using the platform in the appropriate environment.
This platform includes front-mounting brackets, which you can use to attach the unit directly to the rack.
1. Align the bracket's keyhole slots with the PEM fasteners on the side of the unit.
2. Slide the bracket toward the front of the unit to lock the bracket into place.
Note: You must secure the bracket to the unit using four of the flat head screws provided with the
platform.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other bracket.
4. Secure the front-mounting brackets to the rack using eight rack manufacturer-provided screws.
The unit must be securely fastened to the rack to provide adequate stability and to prevent the unit from
falling out of the rack.
5. Attach the front bezel to the unit by grasping the bezel on either side using the indentations provided.
Note: Failure to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers.
If the rack you have does not provide adequate support for the unit, you might need a shelf kit. We recommend
that you use a shelf kit created by the rack manufacturer, if available.
About the quick-install rail kit
Use the quick-install rail kit if you want to be able to slide the unit in or out of the rack for maintenance
activities.
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Platform Installation