Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4-Post Rack 23
Note – The front-to-back rail spacing must be at least 460 mm (18.11 in.) and not
more than 715 mm (28.15 in.) from the outside face of the front rail to the outside
face of the back rail.
FIGURE 3-1 Contents of the Hardmount 19-Inch 4-Post Kit
1. Get the hardmount brackets from the rack kit (FIGURE 3-1).
TABLE 3-2 19-inch 4-Post Rackmount Screw Kit Contents
Number Description Where Used
10 M5 x 8 mm Phillips flathead screws 8 for hardmount brackets, 2 extra
10 M4 x 0.5 mm x 5 mm Phillips panhead screws 4-6 for rear mount brackets, 6-4 extra
10 M5 x 12.7 mm screws 10 for rack, if appropriate
10 M6 x 13 mm screws 10 for rack, if appropriate
9 M6 square clip nuts 9 for rack, if appropriate
12 10-32 x 0.5 in. combo head screws 12 for rack, if appropriate
12 12-24 x 0.5 in. combo head screws 12 for rack, if appropriate
Hardmount brackets
Rear mount support brackets
Rear mount
Screws
flanges