StarTech.com 42U User manual

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Instruction manual
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Manual Revision: 11/08/2018
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Packaging contents
• 2 x bottom support beams (A)
• 2 x vertical rails (B)
• 2 x horizontal rails (C)
• 2 x angled support beams (D)
• 2 x 2 in. heavy-duty casters (E)
• 2 x 2 in. heavy-duty locking casters (F)
• 30 x M6 screws
• 20 x M6 nuts
• 16 x M6 caster screws
• 32 x M6 cage nuts
• 32 x M6 rack screws
• 32 x plastic washers
• 1 x hey key 4 mm
• 1 x instruction manual
2POSTRACK42
2-post server rack - 42U
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Assemble the rack
Make sure that you have all of the packaging contents before you
begin to assemble the server rack.
Warning! To prevent bodily injury, make sure that the rack is
installed in a structurally sound environment with a level oor,
and that all of the hardware is assembled securely and checked for
stability before you load the equipment.
Assemble the frame
1. Lay the two vertical rails (B) lengthwise on the ground, ensuring
the cutouts are aligned.
2. Place one of the horizontal rails (C) over the two ends of the
vertical rails (B).
3. Place the second horizontal rail (C) over the other two ends of the
vertical rail (B), forming a rectangle.
4. When the pieces are aligned, the holes should match up with
each other. Use the Allen key to fasten each corner with the
provided M6 screws and nuts.
Tip: Wait until all of the screws and nuts are inserted into the frame
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before you tighten them.
5. After one side of the frame is fastened together, ip the frame
over and complete the instructions in step 4.
6. Tighten up all of the screws and nuts on both sides of the frame.
Assemble the bottom support beams
1. Place one of the angled support beams (D) on the inside of one of
the bottom support beams (A), making sure to line up the holes
on both beams.
2. Use the Allen key and two of the M6 screws and nuts to fasten the
angled support beam (D) to the bottom support beam (A). Make
sure to tighten the screws and nuts.
3. Place one of the heavy-duty casters (E) underneath the bottom
support beam (A) at the end closest to where the angled support
(D) beam is attached to the bottom support beam.
4. Line up the holes on the bottom support beam (A) with the holes
on the caster (E).
5. Use a Phillips screwdriver (not included) and four of the M6 Caster
Screws to fasten the caster (E) to the bottom support beam (A).
6. Place one of the heavy-duty locking casters (F) underneath the
bottom support beam (A) at the end farthest away from where
the angled support beam is attached to the bottom support
beam.
7. Line up the holes on the bottom support beam (A) with the holes
on the locking caster (F).
8. Use the Allen key and four of the M6 Caster Screws to fasten the
locking caster (F) to the bottom support beam (A).
9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to assemble the second bottom support
beam.
Attach the bottom support beams to the frame
1. Lay the assembled frame onto its side, perpendicular to the oor.
2. Place one of the assembled bottom support beams (A) over the
corner of one edge of the frame, making sure that the frame is
sitting in the end closest to the locking caster (F).
3. Line up the holes on the assembled frame (B) with the holes on
the bottom support beam (A).
4. Use the Allen key and two of the M6 screws to attach the
assembled frame (B) to the bottom support beam (A).
5. Use the Allen key and two of the M6 screws to attach the angled
support beam (D) to the frame.
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to attach the second bottom support beam
(A) to the frame.
7. Stand the assembled rack up. If necessary, tighten any loose
screws or nuts.
Install equipment into the frame rack
• Using the M6 Rack Screws and the Plastic Washers, install your
equipment into the frame rack.
Warning! When installing equipment into the rack, start from the
bottom of the rack rst and move upwards, keeping the heaviest
equipment at the bottom to avoid a situation where the rack
becomes top heavy.
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