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Installing the Server in a Rack
As shown in the Hardware Features illustration, the Snap Server ships with two slide rail assemblies with a packet
of screws for mounting the rails to the chassis and rack; left and right front brackets with a packet of screws
for securing the server to the rails. To safely install the server, you will also need a Phillips screwdriver and an
assistant to help position the Snap Server into the rack.
Removing the Inner Sliders from the Slide Rail Assemblies
Place the slide rail assembly on a flat surface. Grasp the inner
slider and slide it toward the front of the assembly, as shown in
the illustration. When the inner slider cannot move any farther, press the
release button toward the front. The inner slider comes all
the way out of the assembly. Repeat the procedure with the second slide rail assembly.
Set both inner sliders aside for now. Later in the procedure, you will attach them to the sides of
the chassis.
Attaching the Front Brackets and Sliders to the Chassis
(A)
Position one of the front brackets at the front of the chassis side panel.The brackets are oriented so one goes
on the left side, and the other goes on the right side. Insert one of the small screws to attach each bracket to the
chassis, and tighten firmly.
(B)
Position the inner slider behind an ear bracket at the
front of the chassis side panel with the release button
toward the front of the chassis. Align the screw holes
with corresponding knobs in the chassis side panel
and slide the inner slider into place. Attach four of the
shorter screws (as shown in the illustration) and tighten
firmly. Repeat the steps to attach the inner slider to the
other side of the chassis.
Attaching the Slide Rail Assemblies to the
Rack and Mounting the Chassis
(A)
Use the 12-24 screws provided to attach both slide rail assemblies to the rack. Now that the rack is ready, with
slide rail assemblies in position, you need to
prepare the chassis for mounting.
(B)
The chassis with disk drives inserted weighs
70 pounds. To avoid accidents, have another
person help you support the weight of the
chassis as you slide it into the rack. Align the
inner sliders (attached to the chassis) with the
front ends of the slide rail assemblies (attached
to the rack). As you push the chassis into the
rack, pull the release buttons on the inner
sliders. The release lets the inner sliders past a
locking detent. Tighten the screws that attach the ear
brackets to the rack.
Tip
For further slide rail installation instructions, see the documentation that comes with the slide rail installation
hardware kit.
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