Installing The Dell Readyrails System - Dell S4048 Getting Started Manual

Installing the Dell ReadyRails System

The ReadyRails rack mounting system is provided to easily configure your rack so that you can install
your switch.
Install the ReadyRails system using the 1U tool-less method or one of three possible 1U tooled methods
(two-post flush mount, two-post center mount, or four-post threaded).
1U Tool-less Configuration (Four-Post Square Hole or Unthreaded Round
Hole)
To install the Dell ReadyRails system using the 1U tool-less configuration, follow these steps.
1. With the ReadyRails flange ears facing outward, place one rail between the left and right vertical
posts. Align and seat the rear flange rail pegs in the rear vertical post flange. To see how the pegs
appear in both the square and unthreaded round holes, refer to item 1 in the following figure.
2. Align and seat the front flange pegs in the holes on the front side of the vertical post. Refer to item 2
in the following figure.
3. Repeat this procedure for the second rail.
4. To remove each rail, pull on the latch release button on each flange ear and unseat each rail. Refer to
item 3 in the following figure.
Figure 1. 1U Tool-less Configuration
Two-Post Flush-Mount Configuration
To install the Dell ReadyRails system using the two-post flush-mount configuration, follow these steps.
1. For this configuration, remove the castings from the front side of each ReadyRails assembly. Refer to
item 1 in the following figure. Use a Torx driver to remove the two screws from each front flange ear
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