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SUPERSERVER 5017C-MTF/5017C-MTRF User's Manual

2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5017C-MTF/5017C-

MTRF into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the server has already been

mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6.

There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly

procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that

came with the rack unit you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

You may have received rack rail hardware with the SuperServer 5017C-MTF/5017C-

MTRF. (Two front inner rails should already be attached to the chassis.) This

hardware consists of two rear inner rails that secure to the chassis, one on each

side just behind the preinstalled front inner rails. Note that these two rails are left/

right speciﬁ c.

Installing the Rear Inner Rails

First, locate the right rear inner rail (the rail that will be used on the right side of

the chassis when you face the front of the chassis). Align the two square holes on

the rail against the hooks on the right side of the chassis. Securely attach the rail

to the chassis with M4 ﬂ at head screws. Repeat these steps to install the left rear

inner rail to the left side of the chassis (see Figure 2-1). You will also need to attach

the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.

Locking Tabs: Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions.

The ﬁ rst is to lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the

rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place

when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely

out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.