Step 1 Gather the M6 spring nuts and a flat head screwdriver.
Step 2 Using the rack installation template, refer to the chassis location in the rack and the spring nut locations on the template.
Step 3 Position the open end of the spring but so that the rack's sheetmetal can slide into the gap between the spring nut's
sheetmeala. the cage nut on the inside of the square cutout in the rack.
Step 4 Slide the spring nut so that its round hole lines up with the round hole in the equipment rack.
Cage nuts install so that most of the nut is behind the rack's sheet metal.
Note
If needed, use the flat-head screwdriver to slightly pry open the gap between the spring nut's sheetmetal to
allow it to slide onto the rack over the round hole.
Note
Step 5 Verify that the cage nut is fully and correctly installed before installing the remaining cage nuts.
Rail Kits
The Cisco UCS X9508 supports two rail kits, Type 1 and Type 2.
• Each rail kit consists of two stationary rails that facilitate rack installation of the chassis and stabilize the
chassis in the rack.
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Rail Kits