User Manual

● Ability to be mounted on either side by simply swinging the spring-loaded brackets from one side to the other.
● Utilizes hook-and-loop straps rather than plastic tie wraps to eliminate the risk of cable damage during cycling.
● Includes a low-profile fixed tray to both support and retain the CMA in its fully closed position.
● Both the CMA and the tray mount without the use of tools via simple and intuitive snap-in designs.
The CMA can be mounted to either side of the sliding rails without the use of tools or the need for conversion. However, it is
recommended that it be mounted on the side opposite to the power supplies to allow easier access to the power supplies and
rear hard drives (if applicable) for service or replacement.
Figure 18. System mounted in sliding rails with the CMA
The PowerEdge R350 static rails are a "stab-in" design. This means that the inner (chassis) rail members must first be attached
to the sides of the system and then inserted into the outer (cabinet) members installed in the rack.
Figure 19. System mounted in static rails in two-post center-mount configuration
Rack Installation
The PowerEdge R350 sliding rails are a "drop-in" design. This means that the system is installed vertically into the rails by
inserting the standoffs on the sides of the system into the "J-slots" in the inner rail members with the rails in the fully extended
position. The recommended method of installation is to first insert the rear standoffs on the system into the rear J-slots on the
rails in order to free up a hand and then rotate the system down into the remaining J-slots while using the free hand to hold the
rail against the side of the system.
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Rack, rails, and cable management