Installing the shell

You might need to install the shell. Use the procedure in this section to perform this task. This section also includes illustrations of the related hardware components and shows how these components relate to each other.

1. From the front of the rack, place the shell (A) on the rails and slide it into the rack.
   Figure 1. Installing the shell into the rack on the expandable rails

   

   A	Shell
   B	Retaining screws (four)

2. Install and tighten the four retaining screws (B) into the front of the shell, securing the shell (A) to the rack.
3. If you are only installing one drawer, move to the back of the rack and secure the shell (A) with the retaining screw (C). Ensure screw (C) is attached to the slot of the shell opposite of the slot in which you intend to place the system drawer.
   Note: Do this step only for the 7311-D11.
   Figure 2. Securing the shell to the rack with the standard rails

   

   A	Shell
   C	Retaining screw

   Figure 3. Securing the shell to the rack with the expandable rails

   

   A	Shell
   C	Retaining screw