Rackmount rail kit
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The railkit and accessories box is located immediately below the box lid in the illustration above.
CAUTION:
With four persons—positioned one at each corner of the enclosure—grip the straps securely by the
loops, and lift the enclosure our of the box, using appropriate lifting technique. Place the enclosure in a
static-protected area.
NOTE: If your product model uses CNC ports for FC or iSCSI, you must locate and install the SFPs. See also
“Locate the SFP transceivers” (page 156)
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Required tools
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Flat blade screwdriver. Torx T10/T20 bits for locks and select CRU replacement.
Requirements for rackmount installation
You can install the enclosure in an industry standard 19-inch cabinet capable of holding 2U form factors.
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Minimum depth: 707 mm (27.83") from rack posts to maximum extremity of enclosure (includes rear panel
cabling and cable bend radii).
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Weight:
Up to 32 kg (71 lb), dependent upon configuration, per 2U enclosure.
Up to 135 kg (292 lb), depending upon configuration, per 5U enclosure
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The rack should cause a maximum back pressure of 5 pascals (0.5 mm water gauge).
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Before you begin, ensure that you have adequate clearance in front of the rack for installing the rails. See also
“Rack system safety precautions” (page 18)
Rackmount rail kit
Rack mounting rails are available for use in 19-inch rack cabinets. These rails have been designed and tested for the
maximum enclosure weight, and to make sure that multiple enclosures may be installed without loss of space
within the rack. Use of other mounting hardware may cause some loss of rack space.
Contact your supplier to make sure suitable mounting rails are available for the rack you are to use.
Installing the 2U enclosure
1.
Remove the rack mounting rail kit from the accessories box, and examine for damage.
2.
Use the procedure below to attach the rail kit brackets to the rack post as shown in
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a.
Set the location pin at the rear of the rail into a rear rack post hole. Attach the bracket to the rear rack post:
use the washers and screws supplied. Leave the screws loose.
b.
Extend the rail to fit between the front and rear rack posts.
c.
Attach the bracket to the front rack post using the washers and screws supplied. Leave the screws loose.
d.
Tighten the two clamping screws located along the inside of the rear section of the rack bracket.
