IBM Elastic Storage System 3200, Hardware Planning And Installation Manual

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Inner Rail
Outer Rail
Front
Rear
Figure 18. Rail assembly
Note: The rail kit accommodates racks with square or round rack post holes. Preparation for each type
is nearly identical to the exception that round post holes would require different set of screws. No
changes are necessary for racks with square rack post holes.
2. For racks with round post holes, remove the eight preinstalled screws (used for racks with square post
holes) from the front and rear ends of the two rails as shown in the following figure.
Figure 19. Removal of square post screw
3. Install the eight screws (used for racks with round post holes) on the front and rear ends of the two
rails as shown in the following figure.
Figure 20. Installation of round post screw
Note: Before the rail kit is installed, the inner chassis member rails must be separated from the outer
cabinet member rail.
4. Remove the inner rail from the left outer rail as follows:
a) Slide the inner rail out from the left outer rail until you hear an audible click.
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