Attaching the front brackets to the rack
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.
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
fully secured to the rack.
2. Attach the right front bracket to the right rack upright using three 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and three retainer nuts as shown in
the following gure.
3. Attach the left front bracket to the left rack upright using three 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and three retainer nuts.
4. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lbs. (29 cm-kgs).
FIGURE 38 Attaching front brackets to a rack
1. Screw, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips 2. Retainer nut, 10-32
Attaching the rear brackets to the rack
Complete the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the rack.
1. Position the right rear bracket in the right rear of the device as shown in the following gure.
2. Attach the brackets to the right rack upright using three 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and retainer nuts.
3. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to attach the left rear bracket to the left rack upright.
Installing the 1U and 2U Flush-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000307 and XBR-R000293)
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