Installing The Rails; Identifying The Rails; Installing The Rack Rails - Supermicro SUPERSERVER 5019P-M User Manual

2.3 Installing the Rails

There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may require a slightly different assembly
procedure.
The following is a basic guideline for installing the system into a rack with the rack mounting
hardware provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the
specific rack you are using.

Identifying the Rails

The rack rails and the related hardware should have been included with the system. Note
that the rails are left/right specific

Installing the Rack Rails

Determine where you want to place the server in the rack (see the Rack and Server
Precautions in Section 2.2). Note that servers should always be installed to the bottom of a
rack first for stability reasons.
1. Position the chassis rail guides at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding
rail guide facing the inside of the rack.
2. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided.
3. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure that both are at the
exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.
Note: Both front chassis rails and the rack rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions.
First, it locks the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack (its normal
operating position. In addition, these tabs lock the server in place when fully extended from
the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when pulled out
for servicing.
Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.
Warning: do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull
the system from a rack only.
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