Installing The Rails; Identifying The Rails - Supermicro SC846B JBOD User Manual

SC846B JBOD Chassis Manual
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Installing the Rails

There are a variety of rack units on the market, and some may require a slightly
different assembly procedure. The following is a basic guideline for installing
the system into a rack with the provided rack rails. Also refer to the installation
instructions that came with the specific rack you are using.
This rail set fits a rack between 26.5" and 36.4" deep. Do not use a two post "telco"
type rack.

Identifying the Rails

The chassis package includes two rail assemblies. Each assembly consists of three
sections: An inner rail that secures directly to the chassis, an outer rail that secures
to the rack, and a middle rail which extends from the outer rail. These assemblies
are specifically designed for the left and right side of the chassis and labeled.
Rail Assembly
(Shown with Rails
Retracted)
This Side Faces
Figure 5-1. Identifying the Outer Rail, Middle Rail and Inner Rail
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.
Outward
(Left Rail Assembly Shown)
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Outer Rail
Middle Rail
Locking Tab
Inner Rail