Apple Xserve RAID - Manual (Page 23)

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The brackets and screws necessary to attach the system to a four-post rack with threaded
holes are included with your system. If your rack has square, unthreaded holes, you may
need to insert cage nuts (some are provided with the system) into the appropriate holes
before attaching the system to the rack.
Getting Ready to Install the System
Before working with the system, mounting hardware, and rack, make the following
preparations.
m Arrange to work with another person as you prepare the system and install it in a rack.
m Assemble the tools, brackets, and fasteners you’ll need for the installation. (All except the
screwdriver and pliers or wrench are provided with the system.) You will need
m a medium-sized Phillips screwdriver. If you have a power screwdriver, use it.
m a pair of pliers or a small wrench
m the large L-shaped brackets and (depending on the depth of your rack) one or two
bracket extenders
m the hardware supplied with the system to assemble the extenders and secure the
system to the rack. See “Assemble the Brackets and Extenders” on page 27 for details.
Some racks have
pre-threaded holes. Other racks use various
types of removable
cage nuts to secure
equipment.
Important Any rack used for Xserve RAID should meet the specifications of the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standard ANSI/EIA-
310-D-92, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 297, and Deutsche Industrie
Norm (DIN) 41494. See the documentation for the rack to determine whether it is
compatible with these standards.
Important
Check the rack’s documentation for any special requirements.