RP
-
S500
5
Reporter
Quick Start Guide
NOTE:
Installation of the slide rails requires an M4 nut driver
or adjustable wrench and a #2 Phillips head screwdriver. If
you are working alone, a mechanical lift is also required.
NOTE:
The following procedure documents installation for 4-
post equipment racks (as shown in
). For 2-post instal
-
lation, see the
S-Series WebGuide
, available at:
Rack Warnings and Precautions
CAUTION!
Before mounting the appliance:
Power off the appliance (see
) and disconnect all cables.
Verify that the weight of the system does not exceed the
rack’s fully populated weight limit. For more information,
refer to the manufacturer’s instructions included with
the rack.
For weight stability, load the rack from the bottom up.
Read the “Rack Mount Warnings” section of the
Safety
and Compliance Guide
.
Take adequate safety and grounding measures to avoid
creating an electrical shock hazard and to prevent
bodily injury.
The appliance is heavy. A two-person lift or mechanical
aid is recommended to lift the appliance from the carton
and install it in the rack.
Do not place objects on the appliance or use it as a
work surface. Its mounting hardware does not support
additional weight.
Install the Appliance into the Rack
To install the appliance into a 4-post equipment rack:
1. Disassemble the two slide-rail assemblies. Extend the
inner rails while pressing the center release tabs, then
fully remove them (
a
).
2. Attach the two inner rails to the chassis sides, aligning
the rails with the mounting posts on the chassis, then
slide the rails rearward until they snap into place. Secure
each rail with two M4x4L screws (
b
).
3. Install the two outer rails into the 4-post equipment rack (
c
):
Secure the rear brackets to the front brackets with six
M4x5L
screws, three per side, placed equidistantly. Do
not yet fully tighten the side-mounting screws.
Figure 2: RP
-
S500 Slide-Rail Installation