Technical Guide

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Rack, rails, and cable management
Key factors in selecting the proper rails include, Identifying:
Type of rack in which the rails will be installed
Spacing between the front and rear mounting flanges of the rack
Type and location of any equipment mounted on the rear of the rack such as power distribution units (PDUs), and the overall
depth of the rack
Refer the DellEMC Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix for the following information:
Specific details about rail types and their functionalities
Rail adjustability ranges for various rack mounting flange types
Rail depth with and without cable management accessories
Rack types supported for various rack mounting flange types
Topics:
Rack Rails
Rack Rails
The ReadyRails
static rail system for the Dell EMC PowerEdge R250 provides tool-less support for racks with square or
unthreaded round mounting holes including all generations of Dell racks. The rails also offer tooled-mounting support for
four-post threaded and two-post (Telco) racks for added versatility.
Rails
The static rails for the R250 support tool-less mounting in 19inch wide, EIA-310-E compliant square hole and unthreaded round
hole racks through the ReadyRails mounting interface. The rails also support a generic mounting interface for tooled mounting
in threaded hole and two-post (Telco) racks. Note that screws are not included in the kit due to the fact that threaded racks
are offered with a variety of thread designations. Users must therefore provide their own screws when mounting the rails in
threaded or two-post racks.
The adjustment range of the rails is a function of the type of rack in which they are being mounted. The Min/Max values listed
below represent the allowable distance between the front and rear mounting flanges in the rack. Rail depth represents the
minimum depth of the rail as measured from the rack front mounting flanges when the rail rear bracket is positioned all the way
forward.
Table 20. Supported rack types
Product Rail ID Mounting
Interface
Rail Type Rack Types Supported
4-Post 2-Post
Square Round Thread Flush Center
R250 A4 ReadyRails
/Generic
Static
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