Install a Server (2-Post, 19-Inch Sliding-Rail Kit)

1. Gather the required tools.

   See Tools Needed for Installation.

2. Read the server cautions.

   See Handling Precautions and ESD Precautions.

3. Read the rack cautions and stabilize the rack.

   See Rack Cautions and Stabilize the Rack.

4. Retrieve the slide assemblies from the rack kit.
5. Press in the green button on each slide assembly and pull the right side and left side inner glides completely out of the slides.
   
   

   No. Description 1 Glide 2 Button 3 Slide

6. Using eight of the M4 x 0.5 x 5 mm Phillips panhead screws from the rackmount kit (four for each side), attach each glide to the side of the server chassis.
   
7. Get the rack brackets (front and rear) from the rackmount kit.
8. Lift each front bracket to the desired position at the front of the rack, and attach a front bracket to each of the front rack posts.

   To secure each bracket, use two of the M5 x 12.7 mm screws or two of the M6 x 13 mm screws. Tighten the screws enough to secure the brackets, but leave the brackets loose enough for adjustment later.

   
   
9. Lift each rear bracket to the desired position at the rear of the rack, and attach a rear bracket to each of the rear rack posts.

   To secure each bracket, use two of the M5 x 12.7 mm screws or two of the M6 x 13 mm screws, as you did in Step 8. Tighten the screws enough to secure the brackets, but leave the brackets loose enough for adjustment later.

   
   

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   Note - If your rack has 10–32 holes, use the 10–32 collar screws and 10–32 threaded strips.

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10. Align the glides attached to the server with the slide assemblies in the rack.

    You might find that there is too much or too little room between the two slides mounted in the rack, consequently the glides attached to the server might not align correctly with the slides in the rack. If either situation occurs, loosen the screws on the front and back brackets (Step 8 and Step 9), move the brackets inward or outward to the appropriate points, then tighten the brackets again.

11. Push in the slide buttons and slide the server all the way into the rack enclosure.
    
12. Fully tighten the screws on the front brackets.
    
13. Fully tighten the screws on the rear brackets.
    
14. Attach the CMA to the right rail (note labels on the rails and the CMA) on the right side.

    There are labels on both the rails and the CMA. The CMA side that has an arrow attaches to the right inner glide. The other side of the CMA attaches to the outer member.

    
    
15. Attach the CMA to the left rail.

    There are labels on both the rails and the CMA. The CMA side that has an arrow attaches to the left inner glide. The other side of the CMA attaches to the outer member.

    
    
16. Connect required and optional cables.

    See Connecting Cables.

Related Information

• 19-Inch Sliding-Rail Kit (2-Post Rack)

• Tools Needed for Installation

• Handling Precautions

• Rack Cautions