Learn how to attach an expansion rack to a standard rack
or another expansion rack.
- Before you attach an expansion rack to a standard rack or another
expansion rack, you must remove the outriggers from the racks so that
the racks fit together correctly.
- You cannot install the front upper attachment bracket on
the following rack models:
- 7953-94X with
Feature Code EU21
- 7953-94Y
with Feature Code EU21
- For rack models 7953-94X and 7953-94Y with Feature
Code EU21, when you attach racks together, make sure that you leave
the maximum gap allowed by the baying kit so there is ample door clearance.
Figure 1. Attaching
standard and expansion racks to each other to form a suite
Expansion racks come with all the hardware that is required
for you to attach racks together and form a suite. A hex wrench and
screws come with the expansion-rack hardware kit. You need one standard
rack to form a suite.
To attach racks together in a suite, complete the following
steps:
- Remove the front and rear doors.
- On the side of the standard rack cabinet where you are
attaching the expansion rack, remove the side cover. For more information,
see Removing and installing the side covers.
- Where the two racks come together at
the top front, align the screw holes of an attachment bracket (which
comes with the expansion rack cabinet) with the holes in the standard
rack and expansion rack (see the illustration). Secure the bracket
to the racks with four screws. Do not fully tighten the screws. Repeat
this step for the bottom front attachment bracket. Then, tighten all
of the bracket screws.
- Repeat step 3 to
attach the rear top and bottom attachment brackets.
Repeat this procedure to attach additional expansion racks
to the suite.
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