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3 attaching the rack rails, 4 rackmounting the server – Asus RS520-X5/PS8 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Installation options

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3.3

Attaching the rack rails

To attach the rack rails:
1. Select two units of space (2U) on the rack where you want to install the

barebone server.

2. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the rack front.
3. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear.
4. Measure the depth of the rack to determine the length of the rack rails.
5. Measure the rack rail when assembled to ensure that it fits the rack.

6. Position the rack rail to the 2U space on the rack. Ensure that the front end of

the rack rail goes to the front of the rack space.

7. Secure the front end of the rail with

two rack screws.

8. Secure the rear end of the rail with

two rack screws.

9. Repeat steps 5 to 8 to assemble

and attach the second rack rail.

3.4

Rackmounting the server

To mount the server to the rack:
1. Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to

the depth of the rack.

2. Drive a screw on the mounting ear

to secure the server in place.