Attach Slide Rail Assemblies
to the Rack
Note - The slide rail assemblies support only
racks with 9.5-mm square holes and M6 round holes. All other racks,
including those racks with 7.2-mm, M5, or 10-32 mounting holes,
are not supported. Refer to the documentation
for your rack for information about the size of its rail holes.
- (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.
- 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.
- 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.
- (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.
- Repeat Step 2 through Step 4 for
the remaining slide rail assembly.
| Caution - If your rack does not have an anti-tip
device, the rack could tip over when installing the server. |
- 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.