Attaching the extension brackets to the device
1 The IBM device
2 Front brackets
3 Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., flathead
Phillips
FIGURE 4 Attaching the front brackets
Attaching
the
extension brackets
to the device
Complete the following steps to attach the extension brackets to the device. There are medium and
long extension brackets that you can use for this step. Choose the correct extension bracket for the
depth of your rack.
1. Select the proper length extension bracket for your rack depth.
2. Position the right extension bracket along the side of the device as shown in Figure 5 .
3. Insert four 8-32 x 5/16-in. flathead screws through the vertically aligned holes in the extension
bracket and then into the holes on the side of the device. Use the upper and lower screw holes,
leaving the center holes empty.
4. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to attach the left extension bracket to the left side of the device.
5. Tighten all the 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lb (17 cm-kg).
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