Install the 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis Rails
QX and QXS 12- and 24-Drive Rackmount Install Guide
8
Install the 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis Rails
To install rack rails for the 12-drive and 24-drive chassis, you will need to complete the following steps.
Installation Steps
a. Review all prerequisites. See
Install QXS RAID and Expansion Chassis
.
b. Attach the side brackets to the rear mounting holes on each side of the chassis.
c. If you are installing the chassis into square or round-hole racks, you need to install hanger fasteners
in the front and rear rail components.
Proceed to
Step 3: Install the Rails on page 11
if either or the following are true:
l
Hanger fasteners are pre-installed in rail sets.
l
You are installing the chassis into a rack with pre-tapped holes.
d. Install the rails for the 12 and 24-drive chassis. Keep in mind that the rail kit supports both the
controller and expansion chassis.
Step 1: Attach Side Brackets
1. Use 2 #8-32 x 3/16 flathead Phillips screws to attach a side bracket to the rear mounting holes on one
side of the chassis.