Installation Guide

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E21630

Tool-less Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide

Package contents

Installing the tool-less friction rail

Fixing latches

Tool-less friction rails

Set of screws

Latch screws

Rail Washers Rail screws

• Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level

surface.

• We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this

guide.

• We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary.

The tool-less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack without

the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to

provide additional support and stability to the server.

1. (optional) Install the chassis rail bracket onto the server chassis if the chassis rail bracket is not

pre-installed. The steps to install the chassis rail bracket may differ between systems, please

refer to the following

Step 1 only applies to RS7X0 series, RS5X0 series, and RS300 series system models.

For RS7X0 series, RS5X0 series 2U models

A. Align the screw holes and notches of the chassis rail brackets to the left and right sides of

the chassis. Take note of the front and rear of the chassis, the chassis rail brackets should

be installed towards the front of the chassis.

Left

Right

Rear Front

Front Rear

Summary of content (6 pages)

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E21630 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide The tool-less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server. Package contents Fixing latches Set of screws Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws Tool-less friction rails Installing the tool-less friction rail 1.
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B. Secure the chassis rail brackets to the side of the chassis using three (3) screws on each side. Right Front Rear Left Rear Front For RS7X0 series, RS5X0 series 1U models A. Align the screw holes and notches of the chassis rail brackets to the left and right sides of the chassis. Take note of the front and rear of the chassis, the chassis rail brackets should be installed towards the front of the chassis. Right Front Rear Left Rear Front B.
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2. Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server using the set of latch screws. The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to the following diagrams for the location to secure the fixing latches.
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3. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. Thin lips 4. Press the spring lock, then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post.
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. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the rack post. Extend the rack rail, if necessary. 6. (Optional) Use the rail screw and rail washer that comes with the kit to secure the rack rail to the rear rack post. 7. Perform steps 4 to 6 for the other rack rail. Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. Rear rack post 8. Lift the server chassis and insert it into the rack rail.
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