F5 BIG-IP 8950, Platform Manual

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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.
3. Secure the bracket to the unit using four of the flat head screws provided with the kit.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other bracket.
5. 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.
6. 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 may 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. The kit includes two rails (left and right) and eight #8-32 thumb screws. The rails snap into place
in the rack, and no tools are required to install a platform using this kit. The rails are optimized for installation
into square hole cabinets, but they can be installed in other cabinet styles, such as round hole cabinets, using
the screws provided. The rails are easily converted to mount to either cabinet style.
Figure 4: Quick-install rail kit
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Platform Guide: 8950