Apple Xserve (Slot Load) - Manual (Page 31)

Installing Your Server in a Rack 31
2 Screw the flanges at the front of the cover to the front posts of the rack.
Be careful not to overtighten the flange screws. Doing so could change the shape of the
cover.
Some racks have prethreaded holes and some have square holes that take clips with attached
nuts. You may need to insert a clip (some are provided with the server) into the appropriate
hole before attaching the screw. Several of these clips, also called “cage nuts,” are included
with the mounting hardware.
Important
Make sure that the cover of the system is at right angles to both posts. Use the
mounting template provided with the system or a right-angle measuring device to determine
that the cover is square to the posts on both sides. If the cover is not installed squarely, its
shape may change slightly and the cover may not hold the server in the correct position.
Attach the cover to the two
front rack posts using four
of the screws provided.
Temporarily place the
mounting template over
the two posts on the cover.
Some racks have
prethreaded holes. Other racks use various
types of nuts to secure
equipment.