4. Repeat step 1 through step 3 to attach the left front bracket to the left side of the device.
5. Tighten all of the 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lbs (17 cm-kgs).
FIGURE 32 Attaching the front brackets
1. Bracket, front right 2. Screw, 8-32 x 5/16-in., panhead Phillips
NOTE
Install the device with the airow aligned with any other devices in the rack. Some devices have airow running from
port side to fan side and others have the opposite arrangement. Make sure that the airow for all devices moves in the
same direction to maximize cooling. Refer to the Hardware Installation Guide for your product for specic
requirements.
Attaching the device to a rack
Complete the following steps to install the device in the rack.
1. Position the device in the rack as shown in the following gure, providing temporary support under the device until the rail kit is
secured to the rack.
2. Attach the right front bracket to the right rack rail using three 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and three 10-32 retainer nuts.
3. Attach the left front bracket to the left rack rail using three 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and three 10-32 retainer nuts.
Installing the 1U, 1.5U, and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000165, XBR-000175, and XBR-R000292)
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