F5 BIG-IP 3900, Manual

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3. Secure the bracket to the unit using four of the pan head screws provided with the kit.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other bracket.
5. Lift the unit into place in the rack.
6. Secure the unit to the rack using four of the thumb screws included with the kit.
The unit must be securely fastened to the rack to provide adequate stability and to prevent the unit from falling out
of the rack.
If the rack you have does not provide adequate support for the unit, you may need a shelf kit. We recommend that you
use a shelf kit created by the rack manufacturer, if available.
About the rail-mounting kit
Use the rail-mounting kit if you want to be able to slide the unit in or out of the rack for maintenance activities.
Rail-mounting kit hardware
The rail-mounting kit includes these parts.
Hardware Quantity
pair of rails (left and right) 1
mounting brackets (two front and two rear) 4
pair of rail lock brackets 1
#8-32 thumb screws 8
#8-32 Keps nuts or wing nuts 8
5/16 inch pan head screws 4
5/8 inch rail lock screws 2
Platform Guide: 3900 | 19
Platform Installation