25U Rack Enclosure Actual product may vary from photos User Manual SKU#: RK2537BKM For the latest information and specifications visit www.startech.
Compliance Statements FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Safety Statements Safety Measures • Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power. • Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines. • Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
Säkerhetsåtgärder • Montering av kabelavslutningar får inte göras när produkten och/eller elledningarna är strömförda. • Installation och/eller montering får endast göras av behöriga yrkespersoner och enligt gällande lokala förordningar för säkerhet och byggnormer. • Kablar (inklusive elkablar och laddningskablar) ska dras och placeras på så sätt att risk för snubblingsolyckor och andra olyckor kan undvikas. Warning Statements • Make sure that you assemble this product according to the instructions.
undvika risk. • Placera inte saker ovanpå skåpet och ställ inte skåpet ovanpå ett annat skåp. • Håll vätskor borta från skåpet. • Se till att du installerar skåpet på en plats som kan hantera den kombinerade vikten av skåpet och utrustningen som du tänker placera inuti. • Produkten behöver en jordad anslutning. Använd inte produkten utan en jordad anslutning. Avertissements • Assemblez ce produit conformément aux instructions. • Ne dépassez pas la capacité pondérale du produit.
• Platzieren Sie keine Gegenstände auf dem Gehäuse und stapeln Sie das Gehäuse nicht auf einem anderen Gehäuse. • Halten Sie Flüssigkeiten von diesem Gehäuse fern. • Vergewissern Sie sich, dass der Untergrund, auf dem das Gehäuse aufgestellt wird, in der Lage ist, das Gesamtgewicht des Gehäuses und der Geräte, die Sie darin platzieren möchten, zu tragen. • Dieses Produkt erfordert einen Schutzleiteranschluss. Verwenden Sie das Produkt nicht ohne einen Schutzleiteranschluss.
• Não colocar nenhum artigo nesta caixa e não empilhar a caixa em cima de outra caixa. • Manter líquidos afastados desta caixa. • Certifique-se de que instala a caixa numa área que pode suportar o peso combinado da caixa e o equipamento que pretende colocar dentro da caixa. • Este produto requer uma ligação à terra. Não utilize este produto sem uma ligação à terra. Advertencias de uso • Asegúrese de ensamblar este producto según las instrucciones.
een andere behuizing. • Houd vloeistof uit de buurt van deze behuizing. • Zorg dat u de behuizing installeert op een plaats die geschikt is voor het gecombineerde gewicht van de behuizing en de apparatuur die u in de behuizing wilt plaatsen. • Dit product vereist een geaarde verbinding. Gebruik dit product niet zonder een geaarde verbinding.
Table of Contents Compliance Statements.........................................................................1 Safety Statements...................................................................................3 Safety Measures.......................................................................................................................................... 3 Warning Statements...............................................................................4 Product Information.....................
Product Information Package Contents • • • • • • • Server Rack Cabinet x 1 M6 Cage Nuts x 104 M6 Screws x 104 A Pair of Keys x 1 Wrench x 1 10 ft (3 m) Hook-and-Loop Tape x 1 User Manual x 1 Requirements For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/ RK2537BKM Installation: The following Items required for installation are sold separately.
Unpacking the Rack Warnings: The Rack is heavy and you should exercise caution when you remove it from the pallet. At least three people are required to unpack the Rack. Do not attempt to unpack the Rack by yourself. 1. Carefully move the shipping pallet to a level surface. 2. Remove the Tie Straps from the shipping carton. 3. Remove the shipping carton from the shipping pallet, being careful not to tip the Rack. 4. The 1U Cabinet Shelf box will be shipped in the Rack’s interior. 5.
Installation Leveling the Rack The Rack will need to be properly level prior to the installation of any Rack Equipment, to ensure stability. The surface the Rack is located must also be flat and level to support the weight of the Rack and mounted equipment. 1. Determine the location of the Rack, then use the Level to ensure that the surface is a flat level surface. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
2. Using an 18 mm Open-Ended Wrench, lower one of the Levelers by turning it clockwise until the base of the Leveler is tightly pressed against the surface, supporting the weight of the Rack. 1 Number 1 3. Description Leveler Place the Level on the top of the Rack to ensure that the Levelers are adjusted correctly. If the Rack is not level make the required adjustments to the Levelers until the Rack is Level. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Securing the Rack to the Floor You can use the Brackets and Bolts used to secure the Rack to the shipping pallet to securely fasten the Rack to the floor. 1. Align the two Brackets with the Bracket Holes on the bottom of the Rack’s door frame. The Brackets can be mounted on the exterior or interior of the Rack. 2. Using a 13 mm Socket and Wrench, insert two of the Bolts through the Bracket and into the Rack. 3.
2. Apply pressure to both sides of the Cage Nut. Insert the Cage Nut Clamps into the Cage Nut Hole and release the Cage Nut. - or Use the included Cage Nut Wrench to install the Cage Nuts into the Rack. 3. Use the M6 Screws to secure the device into place. 4. If your device has mounting brackets with hooks, hook the bracket to the position where you want your device to go. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Removing the Front and/or Rear Door Note: At least two people are required when removing or reinstalling the door from the Rack. 1. Unplug the Grounding Wire connecting the Door to the Door Frame. The Grounding Wire is located in the top inside corner of the door. 1 Number Description 1 Grounding Wire To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
2. With the door open at a 90-degree angle to the Rack frame, lift the door from out of its hinges and pull outward to remove it from the door frame. Note: To reinstall the door reverse the steps above. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Removing the Side Panels Note: At least two people are required when removing or reinstalling the Side Panel from the Rack. 1. While supporting the top portion of the Side Panel, pull the Locking Latch on the Side Panel downward, to release the Side Panel from the Rack Frame. 1 Number 1 Description Locking Latch To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
2. Slowly tilt the top portion of the Side Panel away from the Rack Frame. 3. While supporting the weight of the Side Panel, pull the bottom of the Side Panel away from the Rack Frame. Exposed Side Panels To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Note: The bottom of the Side Panel is hooked onto a lip on the Rack Frame. Installing the Side Panels Note: At least two people are required when removing or reinstalling the Side Panel from the Rack. 1. While supporting the weight of the Side Panel align the bottom lip of the Side Panel with the lip on the Rack Frame. 2. Slide the lip of the Side Panel into the lip on the Rack Frame. 3. Push the top of the Side Panel into the Rack Frame until you hear it click (lock) into place.
Grounding the Rack 1. Insert an M6 Screw through the grounding point on the Grounding Wire (sold separately) and into the Ground Hole, located on the bottom of the Rack just inside of either the Front or Rear Door Frame. 2. Run the Grounding Wire under the Rack Frame to prevent obstructing the Rack Door from closing. 3. Connect the Grounding Wire to an earth-ground connection.
2. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the two M6 Screws from the Cage Nuts on the Mounting Rail. 1 Number 1 Description M6 Screw To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
3. Slide the Mounting Rail to access the Cage Nuts. Remove the Cage Nuts from the Depth Adjustment Rails by applying pressure to both sides of the Cage Nut. - or Use a Cage Nut Wrench to remove the Cage Nuts from the Depth Adjustment Rails. 1 Number 1 Description Mounting Rail Notes: The distance between each of the Mounting Rail Adjustment Holes is 1/4 inch. 4. Once you have determined the mounting depth reinsert the Cage Nuts into the Depth Adjustment Rails.
5. Slide the Mounting Rail along the Depth Adjustment Rail until, aligning it with the Cage Nuts inserted in step 3. Notes: The distance between each of the Mounting Rail Adjustment Holes is 1/4 inch. 6. Insert the M6 Screws through the Mounting Rail and into the Cage Nuts. Use a Phillips Head Screwdriver to tighten the M6 Screws. Baying Multiple Racks Together Use the Baying Brackets, to connect or Bay the Rack to multiple racks.
2. Open the Rack’s Front Door allowing you access to the inner door frame where the Baying Brackets are located. 1 3. Number Description 1 Baying Bracket Move the racks close enough so that the Baying Brackets when extended can align with the other rack’s Baying Screw Holes. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Note: The adjoining rack may have a Baying Bracket screw already installed in the Baying Screw Hole. 4. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, Loosen the Baying Bracket Screw holding the Baying Bracket in place. 5. Turn the Baying bracket enough to align the Baying Bracket with the Baying Hole. 6. Insert an M6 Screw, through the Baying Bracket and into the adjoining rack. Use a Phillips Head Screwdriver to tighten the M6 Screw. 7. Retighten the Baying Bracket Screw that was loosened in step 4.
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