© 2005–2010 Silver Peak Systems, Inc. PN 200258-001 Rev D
Before You Begin
Check your packing slip to
verify that you have all the
necessary items.
Make sure you have a standard
Phillips screwdriver.
CAUTION Due to the appliance’s weight and size, Silver
Peak recommends that two people mount the chassis in a
4-post server rack, using the chassis rails that ship with
the appliance.
Please make sure that you install the chassis covers and chassis rails onto
the chassis before you install the chassis into the rack.
AInstall the inner chassis rails onto the appliance
Before installing the chassis rail, be sure to remove all external devices
and connectors from the appliance.
Included in the shipping package are a pair of rail assemblies. In each1.
rail assembly, locate the inner and the outer rail.
Press the locking tab to release the inner rail from its locking2.
position, and pull out the inner rail from the rail assembly.The inner
rails attach to the chassis and the outer rails install in the rack.
Locate the ve (5) rail buttons on each side of the chassis and locate3.
the ve (5) corresponding holes on each of the inner rails. Note that
one end of the hole is larger than the over end of the hole.
Align the larger end of each hole against its corresponding button.4.
Once all aligned, push the holes toward their corresponding button,
placing the rail on the chassis.
After placing the rail against the chassis, put the rail forward until the5.
rail buttons lock in the small ends of the corresponding holes.
Sure the rail to the chassis with a6. Type G screw.
Repeat steps 2 through 6 to install the other rail onto the chassis.7.
RACK MOUNT
INSTRUCTIONS
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BInstall the outer chassis rails onto the rack
After you install the inner rails on the chassis, you’re ready to install the
outer rails of the rail assemblies to the rack.
NOTE: The rails are designed to t racks with a depth of 28” to 33”.
In the package, locate a pair of front (short) and rear (long) brackets.8.
Note that the brackets are marked with Up/Front Arrows (front) and
Up/Rear Arrows (rear).
Secure the front (short) bracket (marked with the Up/Front arrows)9.
to the outer rail with two Type G screws.
Locate the two (2) buttons on the outer rail and attach the rear10.
(long) bracket to it by sliding the opening of the rear rail through the
button.
Measure the depth of your rack and adjust the length of the rails11.
accordingly.
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Pull out the inner
rail (to be attached
to the chassis).
Press the Locking Tab
Outer rail installs in the rack
Step 3
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