Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack

1. (Optional) If you must move the rack with the server installed, secure the slide rail assemblies to the rack with mounting screws and cage nuts.

   Insert the cage nuts prior to performing the next steps. Refer to the Rail Rackmount Kit Overview and Information card for instructions on inserting these cage nuts. This card is included with the rack kit.

2. Position a slide rail assembly in your rack so that the slide rail assembly front bracket is on the outside of the front rack post and the slide rail assembly rear bracket is on the inside of the rear rack post.
3. Align the slide rail assembly mounting pins with the front and rear rack post mounting holes, and then lock the assembly into place by pushing the assembly toward the rear of the rack until the mounting pins engage the rack.

   You will hear an audible click when the mounting pins engage the rack.

   
   

   The slide assembly mounting pins accommodate either 9.5 mm square mounting holes or M6 round mounting holes. No other mounting hole sizes are supported.

   
   
4. (Optional) If you chose to secure the slide rail assembly to the rack with screws, insert the M6 mounting screws through both front and rear slide rail brackets and rack posts, and then secure the screws to the rack posts with the caged nuts.
   
5. Repeat Step 2 through Step 4 for the remaining slide rail assembly.

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   Caution  - If your rack does not have an anti-tip device, the rack could tip over when installing the server.

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6. If available, extend the anti-tip legs or anti-tilt bar at the bottom of the rack.

   Refer to the documentation for the rack for instructions. For more information, see Stabilize the Rack.

Related Information

• Rack Compatibility

• Disassemble Slide Rails

• Install the Rackmount Hardware

• Install the Server