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Installing the standard rails

You might need to install rails into the rack. Use the procedure in this section to perform this task.

To install the standard (fixed length) rails, complete the steps in this section. If you have the expandable rail set, refer to Installing the expandable rails and extension bracket into the rack.

  1. From the back of the rack, note the position of the two placement dots B, or marks, previously installed on the front EIA strips. Install the rack-alignment pins for the left rail into the corresponding EIA holes located in the left front EIA strip A.
  2. From the back of the rack, align the rails with the two placement dots B or marks, previously installed on the front EIA strips. Loosely thread two retaining screws C into each rail, at the corresponding EIA strip holes.
    installing the rails
    A two front placement dots per rail
    B two back placement dots per rail
    C four retaining screws per rail
    Figure 1. Installing the rails.
  3. Loosely thread two retaining screws into the back EIA strips where the nut clips were previously installed.
  4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the right rail.
  5. Tighten all screws.

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Last updated: Fri, Oct 30, 2009