F5 BIG-IP 8950, Platform Manual

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For information about installing the platform using the quick-install rail kit, see the instruction guide provided
by the manufacturer, which is included with the kit hardware.
Note: Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are
installing and using the platform in the appropriate environment.
Figure 5: An example of a platform installed using the quick-install rail kit
After installing the platform, you should secure it to the rack using the included rail locks. You should also
attach the front bezel to the unit by grasping the bezel on either side using the indentations provided.
Installing the rail lock brackets
The rail lock brackets help secure a rail kit-mounted platform to the rack.
1. Attach the rail lock brackets to each side of the unit using the rail lock screws that are included in the
kit.
Use 18 to 20 inch-pounds (2.0 to 2.3 Newton-meters) of torque on these screws.
2. Secure the rail lock brackets on each side of the unit to the rack using either the screws provided with
the rack or one #10-32 and one #8-32 screw provided with the kit per side.
The #8-32 screw goes through the bottom hole on the bracket, and the #10-32 screw goes through the
top hole.
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