SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Installation Guide

Install the Rackmount Shelf Rails

1. Repeat the following steps for both the left and right front mounting points:
   1. Place the adapter bracket in the marked location.

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      Note -  Each adapter bracket has an up arrow to indicates its proper orientation.

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   2. Use a T30 Torx screwdriver to secure the adapter bracket using two M6 screws.

      Secure the screws in the center and the second from the top adapter bracket screw holes.

      
      
   3. Insert two cage nuts in the second and 16th holes above the top of the adapter bracket.

      For instructions on inserting cage nuts, see Insert Cage Nuts Into Rail Holes.

2. Repeat the following steps for both the left and right rear mounting points:
   1. Place the adapter bracket in the marked location.
   2. Use a T30 Torx screwdriver to secure the adapter bracket using one M6 screw in the second-from-the-top bracket hole.
      
   3. Insert two cage nuts, in the 13th holes and the 17th holes above the top of the adapter bracket.
3. Repeat the following steps to install the left and right shelf rails.

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   Note -  The shelf rails are marked "FRONT LEFT" and "FRONT RIGHT" (as viewed from the front of the server).

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   1. Position the shelf rail between the front and rear rack rails.
   2. Extend the shelf rail and insert the rear hooks into the adapter slots.
   3. Push the shelf rail down to engage the hooks.
   4. Insert the front hooks into the adapter slots.
   5. Push the shelf rail down to engage the hooks.
   6. Confirm that all of the rail hooks are fully engaged in the front and rear adapters.
      
   7. Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to secure each shelf rail with two rail lock screws (one M4 flathead screw on each adapter bracket).
      
4. Continue the installation by installing the lower rear bracket.

   See Install the Lower Rear Bracket.

Related Information

• Rack Compatibility

• Rackmount Kit

• Prepare and Stabilize the Rack