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Install 48U Advanced Rack Extension Bracket Kit

See this topic to learn how to install 48U Advanced Rack Extension Bracket Kit.

  • The bracket kit supports up to two PDUs and one manifold

  • Required tool: One 3mm Allen wrench

  • The bracket kit contains the following components:

    Figure 1. 48U bracket components

    No.

    Description

    Quantity

    1Right bracket2
    2Left bracket2
    3Manifold bracket2
    4M5 round head flange screw28
  • 1 Cable straps are removable, remove the straps from the extension panels if needed.
  • 2 Cable straps can be lengthened by connecting two or more straps together.
  • 3 Use cable straps to secure PDUs and manifolds prior to shipping.
  • 4 Connect one end of the grounding wire to the grounding plate on the extension panel and the other end to the nearest grounding plate on the rack.

Procedure

  1. Below illustration shows the locations of the brackets.
    Figure 2. bracket locations
    bracket locations
  2. Align the bracket with the extension panel, and use a 3mm Allen wrench to secure it with fourteen M5 round head flange screws.
    Note

    • The manifold brackets are optional if no manifold is going to be installed.

    • Install the brackets on left or right side. Left side brackets are marked with L and right side brackets are marked with R.

    Figure 3. Installing the brackets
    Installing the brackets
  3. Install the PDUs and manifold follow the installation sequence and location:
    Note

    The 48U bracket kit supports tool-less mounting of up to two vertical rack mount PDUs with maximum widths of 45mm each. Refer to the following illustration and table for the dimensions that are supported by this bracket kit:

    Figure 4. Mounting peg distance
    Mounting peg distance

    No.

    Distance (mm)

    11100
    2825 (DWC 38 Port Rack Manifold)
    3778
    4933
    51053
    61053
    71173
    Note
    Depending on the requirements, the following combinations can be installed:

    • Two PDUs

    • One PDU and one manifold

    • Two PDUs and one manifold

    1. Insert the two PDU pegs into the keyhole slots on the brackets, and push down the PDU to secure it to the brackets.
      Figure 5. Installing the first PDU
      Installing the first PDU
    2. Insert the two PDU pegs into the keyhole slots on the brackets, and push down the PDU to secure it to the brackets.
      Figure 6. Installing the second PDU
      Installing the second PDU
    3. Insert the three manifold pegs into the keyhole slots on the brackets, and push down the manifold to secure it to the brackets.
      Figure 7. Installing the manifold
      Installing the manifold