Rack Solutions 4UKIT-003BLK User manual

2Post Flush Racking System
Installation Instructions
Kit P/N: 4UKIT-003BLK
for 1U – 7U Servers

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Kit Contents
Metal Components:
(2) Flush Structural Brackets
(4) "059" Adapter Brackets
(1) 19" Rear Cross-Brace
Generic-Use Hardware:
(8) 12-24 Cage Nuts
(8) 12-24 Pan Head Screws
Structural Bracket Hardware:
(8) 12-24 Bolts
059 Hardware:
(8) 12-24 Pan Head Screws
Cross-Brace Hardware:
(2) 12-24 Cage Nuts
(2) 12-24 Pan Head Screws
059 Adapter Bracket Required for Dell Servers
Dell Servers – Use the "059" Adapter Brackets to provide square holes.
059 Adapter Bracket NOT Required for Compaq, IBM
ProLiant Servers – Use HP-Compaq 3rd Party Rails (round holes).
IBM Servers – Use standard Rails.
Flush
Structural Bracket
19" Rear
Cross-Brace
"059"
Adapter Bracket

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Installation Instructions
Step 1. 2Post Racks: This flush 2Post racking system is designed for the most common
type of 2Post racks with 3" deep uprights (see the dimension below). For other
rack depths, contact RackSolutions for additional reducer brackets.
Step 2. General Installation Information: The figure below shows a typical bracket
installation for 2U and 4U servers. The exact location of the brackets depends on
the specific server being installed. Refer to pages 4 and 5 for bracket locations.
Flush Structural
Bracket
19" Rear
Cross-Brace
Flush Structural
Bracket
"059"
Brackets
(Dell Only)

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Step 3. Bracket Locations: The figures below and on page 5 depict the locations of the
bracket for various servers. These figures represent the left side of the rack.
Steps 4, 5, and 6 describe the mounting of each bracket type.
2U Servers (Mounts two PowerEdge 2450, 2550)
4U Servers (PowerEdge 6450)
5U Servers (PowerEdge 2500)
The "Blue Button" on the front of
the Dell RapidRail aligns here
"059" Brackets Flush Structural Bracket
The "Blue Button" on the front of
the Dell RapidRail aligns here
The "Blue Button" on the front of
the Dell RapidRail aligns here

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Step 3. Bracket Locations: (Continued)
6U Servers (PowerEdge 2400)
7U Servers (PowerEdge 4400, 6400)
7U Servers (PowerEdge 7150)
The "Blue Button" on the front of
the Dell RapidRail aligns here
The "Blue Button" on the front of
the Dell RapidRail aligns here
The "Blue Button" on the front of
the Dell RapidRail aligns here

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Step 4. Attach the "059" Adapter Brackets (Dell Only): Attach the "059" Adapter Brackets
to the 2Post uprights using two 12-24 Pan Head Screws for each bracket. Refer
to the figures below for bracket orientation and screw locations. Refer to Step 3
for bracket location. Repeat for the opposite side of the rack.
Notice the alignment of the bracket within a 2U (3.5") space. There should be
one unused hole above and below the bracket.
Front of Rack
12-24 Pan Head Screw
Unused Hole
Unused Hole
"059" Adapter Bracket

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Step 5. Attaching the Flush Structural Bracket: Attach the Flush Structural Brackets to the
back of the 2Post uprights using three 12-24 Bolts for each bracket. Refer to the
figure below for bracket orientation and bolt locations. Refer to Step 3 for bracket
location. Repeat for the opposite side of the rack.
Back of Rack
Two 12-24 Bolts at the Top
Flush Structural Bracket
One 12-24 Bolt
At the Bottom

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Warranty Statement
Innovation First, Inc. warrants our products against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Innovation First, Inc. liability shall be limited to
repairing or replacing, at our option, any defective product.
Installation Instructions
Step 6. 19" Rear Cross-Brace: The 19" Rear Cross-Brace ensures the proper rack
spacing at the back of the rack. Install the Brace using two 12-24 pan Head
Screws and two 12-24 Cage Nuts. The brace can be installed in any two unused
holes across the back of the rack.
Step 7. Dell Rail Installation: Install the Dell Slides and Cable Management Arm per Dell
instructions. Align the front of the slide so the Blue Button is in the top hole of the
"059" bracket as indicated in Step 3.
Compaq, IBM Rail Installation: Install the Slides and Cable Mgmt Arm per the
manufacturer's instructions. Use the 12-24 Pan Head Screws at the Front of the
Rack. Use the 12-24 Pan Head Screws and Cage Nuts at the Back of the Rack
(Cage Nuts snap into the square holes).
19" Rear
Cross-Brace
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