Attaching the device to a rack

About this task

Complete the following steps to install the device in the rack.

Procedure

  1. Position the device in the rack as shown in the following figure, providing temporary support under the device until the rail kit is secured to the rack.
  2. Attach the right front bracket to the right rack rail using three 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and three 10-32 retainer nuts.
  3. Attach the left front bracket to the left rack rail using three 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and three 10-32 retainer nuts.
  4. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lbs (29 cm-kgs)
    Figure 1. Attaching the device to a rack
    Attaching the device to a rack
    • 1. Bracket, front right
    • 2. Screw, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips
    • 3. Retainer nut, 10-32
Parent topic: Installing the 1U, 1.5U, and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks