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Install the rails to the rack (friction rail)

Follow instructions in this section to install ThinkSystem Toolless Friction Rail Kit V4 to the rack.

S036




18 - 32 kg (39 - 70 lb)32 - 55 kg (70 - 121 lb)
CAUTION
Use safe practices when lifting.
R006
No weight on shelf
CAUTION
Do not place any object on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf.
CAUTION

  • Potential stability hazards exist. The rack might tip over and cause serious personal injury.

  • Before extending the rack to the installation position, read the Installation Guidelines. Do not put any load on the slide-rail mounted equipment in the installation position. Do not leave the slide-rail mounted equipment in the installation position.

About this task

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

  • Keep static-sensitive parts in their static-protective packages until installation to prevent exposure to static electricity. Handle the parts with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding systems. Place the parts on a static-protective surface.

CAUTION
Make sure to have three people operate the server installation procedures to prevent injury.

Procedure

  1. Install the rear mounting pins to the rack.
    Figure 1. Installing rear mounting pins

    1. Extend the outer rail toward the rear mounting flanges in the rack.
    2. Align the mounting pins with the rear mounting flanges and set the opening of the rear latch against the rack frame.
    3. Push the rail toward outside of the rack until the rear latch opens.
    4. Push the rail toward the rear mounting flanges.
    5. Rotate the rear latch back to the closed position.
  2. Install the front mounting pins to the rack.
    Figure 2. Installing front mounting pins

    1. Slide the inner rail all the way in to allow the front latch to open.
    2. Open the front latch and align the mounting pins with corresponding front mounting flanges.
    3. Pull the rail forward until the mounting pins go through the holes.
    4. Release the front latch to secure the rail to the rack.
  3. Make sure that the rail is securely engaged in the flange holes by inspecting that the hook has caught and by sliding back and forward to ensure the rail does not pop out.
    Important
    Make sure both ends of the rail are seated at the same height.

  4. Repeat 1 to 3 to install the other rail.
  5. Install the server to the rack, see Install the server to the rack (friction rails).