Removing and installing the side covers

Learn how to remove the side covers from a standard rack.

About this task

The standard rack comes with the side covers installed. Remove the side covers from the rack before you install or remove optional devices.

Procedure

To remove the side covers from a standard rack, complete the following steps:

  1. Unlock the button lock on the top of a side cover.
    Figure 1. Removing a side cover
  2. Press down on both release handles and tilt the top of the side cover slightly toward you; then, lift the side cover up and away from the ridge on the bottom of the rack cabinet.
  3. Repeat this procedure to remove the second side cover.

Installing the side covers

  1. To install a side cover, align the side cover with the ridge in the bottom side of the rack cabinet and press down. Press in on both release handles and then rotate the top of the side cover toward the rack. Lock the side cover to secure it to the rack cabinet.
    Figure 2. Installing a side cover
Parent topic: Installing a rack cabinet


Last updated: Thu, November 02, 2017