Install the rack rails and server tray

These rack rails can be installed in both round- or square-hole racks.

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:

  • Left and right rack rail assemblies – These rails occupy 1U position on the rack.

  • Server tray

  • T-15 Torx screwdriver

Procedure
  1. Disassemble the rail assemblies:
    1. Pull out the inner rail until it is fully extended .
    2. Slide and hold the white release tab in the direction shown, and then remove the inner sliding rail from the outer mounting rail.

      Disassembling the rail assemblies
    3. Repeat steps a–b on the other rail assembly.
  2. Install the sliding rails on the server tray:
    1. Align the notches on the rail with the pins on the side.
    2. Slide the rail towards the rear of the tray to lock it into place.

      Installing the sliding rails on the server tray
    3. Repeat steps a–b on the other inner rail.
  3. Locate the orientation markers on the mounting rails:

    • The front end of the rails is marked FRONT.

    • The rear end of the rails is marked with L for left and R for right.


    Locating the orientation markers on the mounting rails
  4. Fasten the mounting rails to the rack columns:
    1. Retract and hold the rear retention bracket.
    2. Insert the pegs on the mounting flange into the rack holes.
    3. Release the rear retention bracket.

      Fastening the mounting rail to the rear rack column
    4. Retract and hold the front retention bracket.
    5. Insert the pegs on the mounting flange into the rack holes.
    6. Release the front retention bracket.

      Fastening the mounting rail to the front rack column
    7. Repeat steps a-f to fasten the other mounting rail.
    8. Make sure that both rails are mounted at the same vertical position on both sides of the rack.
  5. Slide the server tray into the rack.

    The rails will click and lock into place when the tray is properly engaged.


    Sliding the server tray into the rack