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Chapter 2 Rack Mount Installation
Figure 2-2. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
Middle rail
Outer rail
2.4 Installing the Rails
There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may require a slightly different assembly
procedure.
Do not use a two post "telco" type rack. This rail set fits a rack between 26" and
35.9" deep.
The following is a basic guideline for installing the system into a rack with the rack mounting
hardware provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the
specific rack you are using.
Identifying the Rails
The optional rackmount kit includes two rack rail assemblies, one for each side. Each of these
assemblies consist of several sections:
1.
A fixed Inner Rail (A) that secures to the chassis and slides into the Middle Rail.
2.
A sliding Middle Rail (B) that sits between the Inner Rail and Outer Rail
3.
The Outer Rail (C) which holds the Inner Rail and the Middle Rail.
4.
Two fixed Rail Brackets (two for each side of the chassis) that secures to the rack and
where the chassis with the Rail Assembly slides into and secured with screws. The Rail
Brackets are specific to the left and right side, and front and back, and labeled.
Inner rail
Outer rail
Rail brackets
Middle rail
Inner and middle rail slides
freely along the outer rail
.
The rail assembly that is mounted on the system
chassis will rest secured on these Rail Brackets, which
can be pulled in and out like a cabinet drawer.
The Rail Assembly
(Inner Rail removed)
