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(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: C:\Dell\docs\2450\2post\81HFFts0.fm Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2450 Systems Two-Post Rack Installation This document provides instructions for installing a Dell PowerEdge 2450 system in a two-post open-frame relay rack, such as those found in telecommunications equip- ment facilities. The two-post open-frame relay rack must be properly secured to the floor, to the ceil-...
Each 1-U (1.75-inch) vertical space has three holes, with center-to-center spacing between holes (beginning at the top of a 1-U space) of 0.625, 0.625, and 0.5 inches (see Figure 2). DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 9/27/01 Dell PowerEdge 2450 Systems - Two-Post Rack Installation...
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Installing the Support Tray in the Rack CAUTION: The 2-U support tray is designed to support a single PowerEdge 2450 system. Do not attempt to install any other system in this support tray. Damage to the system and personal injury may result.
Slide the system completely into position and secure it to the rack using the cap- tive fasteners at the lower edge of the front panel (see Figure 4). DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 9/27/01 Dell PowerEdge 2450 Systems - Two-Post Rack Installation...
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Figure 4. Securing the Computer System in the Rack Attach the front bezel, if one is available, to the system (see the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions). This completes the two-post rack installation. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 9/27/01 support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge 2450 Systems - Two-Post Rack Installation...