Rack to Tower and Tower to Rack System Conversion Guide (June 2005)

Chapter 3
Converting a Rack System to a Tower System
Process for Converting Your Rack System to a Tower System
14
Removing the System’s Rack Latch Brackets
The rack system has two rack latch brackets for the purpose of securing the system in the rack enclosure. The
left rack latch bracket has the left front panel attached to it.
Here are the required steps for removing the rack system’s rack latch brackets:
Step 1. Unscrew the left-side rack latch bracket’s screws from the system’s chassis. See
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2 Unscrew the Left-side Rack Latch Bracket’s Screws
Step 2. Rotate the rack latch bracket assembly away from the chassis and remove the left-side
rack latch bracket’s retaining tab from its retaining slot on the system’s chassis. See
Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3 Remove the Left-side Rack Latch Bracket’s Retaining Tab from Its Slot
Left Front Panel
Rack Latch Bracket
Mounting Screws
Left Front Panel
Bracket’s Retaining Tab
and Slot
Rack Latch Bracket