Assembling the rack hardware

Procedure

  1. Determine how the device can be oriented in the rack so that the non-port side has access to intake air (cool).
  2. Install clip nuts (8 in Figure 7) or retainer nuts (9 in Figure 7) in rack rail locations shown in the following figure. These nuts will secure the 10-32 screws that mount the rack kit's shelf and the device to the rack. For rails with round holes, use clip nuts. For rails with square holes, use retainer nuts. Note that the following figure shows relative positions for these nuts in the rack rails to mount the shelf and device. You may mount the shelf and device in 9U of rack space higher or lower in the rack than shown.
    Figure 1. Clip and retainer nut locations on rack railsClip and retainer nut locations on rack rails with callouts
    • 1 - Attaching clip nuts for round hole rails
    • 2 - Clip or retainer nut locations for device
    • 3 - Clip or retainer nut locations for shelf
    • 4 - Retainer nut for rails with square hole
    • 5 - Rail
  3. Install the shelf saddle (refer to Figure 7) to the nonport side of the rack. Install the saddle in the same vertical location as where the shelf installs on the port side of the rack. In using the previous figure as example, if the shelf is installed in location 23 on the port side, install the saddle in location 23 on the nonport side. Ensure that the words "THIS SIDE UP" on the saddle face towards the port side of the rack (see the following figure).

    Secure the saddle to the rack using four 10-32 screws with washers (refer to Figure 7), two screws on each side of the saddle. Tighten the screws according to specifications under Torque requirements.

    Figure 2. Installing saddle to equipment rackInstalling saddle in equipment rack with callouts
    • 1 - Shelf saddle
    • 2 - 10-32 x .5 in. (1.27 cm) Phillips screw with blue Loctite on threads or 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips screw with square cone washer for racks that have rails with round holes. Use either 10-32 retainer nut for racks that have rails with square holes or 10-32 clip nut for racks that have rails with round holes to retain screws.
    Note: For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts (refer to Figure 7) on the rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts (see Figure 7). Also refer to Figure 8.
  4. Place the shelf (refer to the following figure) on the saddle then secure it to the rack rails using four 10-32 screws with washers (refer to Figure 7). Tighten the screws according to specifications under Torque requirements.
    Figure 3. Shelf installed in rackShelf installed in rack with callouts
    • 1 - Shelf
    • 2 - 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips screw with washers
    Note: For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts on the front rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts.
  5. Install the air duct assembly (refer to the following figure) by inserting it down into the side-slot on the shelf. Ensure that the tabs of the duct align and engage with the slots in the shelf.
    Figure 4. Installing air duct into side slot on shelfAir duct installed on shelf with callouts
    • 1 - Duct
    • 2 - Shelf
  6. Install the top rail inner bracket to the top rail assembly.
    1. Determine the size of the top rail inner bracket that you will need to install on the top rail so that the top rail will fit on the inside of the rack rails. Remove the appropriate bracket from the accessory kit. Note that the accessory kit contains three sizes, depending the depth of your equipment rack (refer to Figure 7).
    2. Secure the top rail inner bracket to the top rail assembly with two 6-32 screws (see Figure 7). Tighten the screws according to specifications underTorque requirements.
  7. Install the top rail assembly.
    1. Insert the top rail assembly (with the top rail inner bracket attached) down into the air duct assembly and then secure the top rail assembly to the air duct assembly with two 6-32 screws, one screw on each side of the air duct assembly (see the following figure).
    2. Secure the top rail assembly to the rack.

      For rails with round holes, use two 10-32 screws with washers (refer to Figure 7) on each end of the top rail assembly. Tighten the screws according to specifications under Torque requirements.

      For rails with square holes, use the two standard 10-32 screws with blue Loctite on the threads and alignment washers (refer to Figure 7) on each end of the top rail assembly. Tighten the screws according to specifications under Torque requirements.

      Figure 5. Securing top rail in rackTop rail installed with callouts
      • 1 - Top rail
      • 2 - Duct
      • 3 - 6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips screws
      • 4 - 10-32 x .5 in. (1.27 cm) Phillips screws with blue Loctite on threads and alignment washers or 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips screw with square cone washer
Parent topic: Installing the device in an 18–24-inch rack