5 - Rack Installation
This section provides information on installing the 1U/3U bruAPP Backup Appliance into a server rack
unit with the rack rails provided. While the figures in this section show a 1U chassis, the concept for the
3U chassis is the same.
There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ
slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Warning
The 3U bruAPP Backup Appliance is capable of holding 16 hard drives. When fully
loaded and the rail kit installed onto the 3U chassis, the net weight of the unit is
approximately 90 lbs (40.82 kg).
Therefore, install the bruAPP into the rack prior to inserting the hard drives to reduce the risk of injury.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
You may have received rack rail hardware in the same box as the 1U bruAPP Backup Appliance (two
front inner rails should already be attached to the chassis). This hardware consists of two rear inner
rails that secure to the chassis, one on each side just behind the pre-installed front inner rails. Note that
these two rails are left/right specific.
Installing the Rear Inner Rails
First, locate the right rear inner rail (the rail that will be used on the right side of the chassis when you
face the front of the chassis). Align the two square holes on the rail against the hooks on the right side
of the chassis. Securely attach the rail to the chassis with M4 flat head screws. Repeat these steps to
install the left rear inner rail to the left side of the chassis (see Figure 5.1). You will also need to attach
the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.
Locking Tabs
: Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions. The first is to lock the
server into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly,
these tabs also lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server
from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.
Figure 5.1
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Installing the left and right rails on a 1U bruAPP Backup Appliance chassis.
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