Chapter 2: Server Installation

Installing the Outer Rails

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

1.Measure the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack.

2.Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.

3.Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail can fit snugly into the rack.

4.Secure the short bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M4 screws and the long bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M4 screws.

5.Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.

Locking Tabs

Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions. The first is to lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.

Figure 2-2. Installing the Rack Rails

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SUPER MICRO Computer 1.0a user manual Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack, Locking Tabs