Attach the Slide Rails to the Cabinet

Before You Begin

Complete the following tasks:

• Attach the Inner Rails to the Server

• Determine Rackmount Location

1. Before attaching the slide rails to the rack, fully collapse the inner slide assembly.

   Slide the inner glide all the way into the slide rail assembly. Release the spring-activated slide-rail lock. See Releasing the Slide Rail Lock.

   
   

   Figure 6 Releasing the Slide Rail Lock

   
2. Ensure the slide-rail assembly is adjusted to the distance between the front and rear posts of your cabinet.

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   Note - Each slide rail is labeled “left” and “right.” Ensure you are attaching the slide rail to the correct side of the cabinet.

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3. Use the alignment pins to position the outer rails on the front and rear rack posts.
4. Install the screws in the front bracket holes.

   Use the rack rail spacing bracket to align the slide assemblies as you tighten the mounting screws.

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   Note - The rackmount kit includes both metric and standard fasteners. Use the fasteners appropriate for your cabinet.

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5. Ensure each rail is fully recessed into its outer rail.
6. Move to the rear of the rack.
7. Tighten the left and right bottom screws in the rear of the cabinet.

   Use the rack rail spacing bracket to align the slide assemblies as you tighten the mounting screws.

Related Information

See About the Slide Rail Assembly for more information about slide rail assemblies.