Chapter 3. Installing your server into a rack

This section shows you how to install the SC826 chassis into a rack unit using the quick release rails provided with your hardware.

Because there are a number of different rack units available, the assembly procedure may differ slightly for your rack unit. Refer to the installation instructions provided with your rack unit in addition to this documentation.

Note

You may appreciate the help of a second person when performing some of these steps.

Locate the rack mounting kit
The rack mounting kit consists of two quick release rail assemblies, which contain:
- an inner chassis rail extension, which secures to the rail that came pre-attached to your server chassis
- an outer rack rail, which secures directly to the rack
Separate the inner and outer rails

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Separate the inner chassis rail extension from the outer rack rail by doing the following for each rail assembly:
1. Extend the rail assembly to its full length.
2. Press the quick release tab.
  The inner chassis rail extension separates from the outer rack rail.
Install the inner rail extensions
For each side of the server chassis:
1. Place the inner rail extension against the side of the chassis, inside the pre-attached inner rail.
  Ensure that the extension faces outward, and that you align the holes in the inner rail extension with the hooks on the chassis.
2. Slide the inner rail extension toward the front of the chassis so that the inner rail and inner rail extension are completely collapsed.
3. Secure the inner rail extension to the chassis by using the screws and holes provided.
Install the outer rails

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For each side of the rack:
1. While ensuring that the rail remains horizontal, secure the back end of the outer rail to the rack using the screws provided.
2. Retract the small outer rail by pressing the button at the join of the two outer rails.
3. Secure the hooks at the front of the outer rail into the holes at the front of the rack. Optionally, use the screws provided to secure the front of the outer rail onto the rack.
Install the chassis in the rack
You may need a second person to help you with this part.

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1. Fully extend the outer rails.
2. Align the inner rails on the chassis with the outer rails on the rack.
3. Slide the inner rails into the outer rails, ensuring that you keep the racks moving parallel with even pressure on both sides.
  Push the server completely into the rack. The rail clicks when the server chassis locks into the rail correctly.
4. Optionally, secure the front of the chassis to the rack by using the screws provided.