Install the Rack Rails for the Pilot

Install the rack rails on the rack prior to installing the Pilot.

1. Place the rack-mount installation card against the front rails to identify the correct mounting holes for the slide rails.

   Figure 1: Rack-mount installation card template

     

   Legend

   1 Installation card

   2 Rack mount hole

   3 Pilot chassis

   4 Front rack post

   Note: The Pilot requires one standard rack units (1U) of vertical space.

   Tip: The bottom edge of the installation card must correspond to the bottom edge of the Pilot. Measure up from the bottom of the installation card.
2. Mark the mounting holes for the front slide rails.
3. Mark the mounting holes for the back slide rails.
4. Remove the rails from the packaging.
5. Orient the slide-rail assembly so that the ball bearing track is forward and locked in place.

   Figure 2: Slide rails oriented with the ball bearing track

     

   Legend

   1 Slide rail

   2 Ball bearing track

   3 Locking mechanism

6. Starting with either the left or right side of the rack, align the rear of the slide-rail assembly against the inside of the rear rack rail, and push until the assembly locks into place with an audible click.

   Figure 3: Slide rail assembly aligned with the rack

     

   Legend

   1 Back of the rack

   2 Slide rail

7. Align the front of the slide-rail assembly against the outside of the front rack rail, and push until the assembly locks into place with an audible click.
8. Repeat steps to attach the slide-rail assembly to the other side of the rack.