StarTech.com RK4OD User manual

Quick-Start Guide
Manual Revision: March 6, 2023 2:06 PM
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Product Diagram
(RK4OD, RK4OD2, RK8OD, RK8OD2, RK12OD, RK12OD2)
Component Function
1Vertical Rails • Feature Square Cage Nut Holes to mount your
equipment
2Front Base Bracket • Stabilizes the frame and adds rigidity
3Rubber Feet Holes • Insert the Rubber Feet to protect the surface
4Assembly Holes • Used to connect the Vertical Rails, Front Base
Bracket, and Base Brackets together
5Base Brackets • Stabilizes the frame and adds rigidity
Requirements
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Cage nut tool (Optional)
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19in Open Frame 2-Post Desktop Rack (4U, 8U and 12U Models)
Package Contents
Product ID M5/M6 Cage Nuts QTY Rackmount Screws QTY Plastic Washers QTY
RK4OD / RK4OD2 16x 16x 16x
RK8OD / RK8OD2 Rev 01: 20x
Rev 02 or above: 32x
Rev 01: 20x
Rev 02 or above: 32x
Rev 01: 20x
Rev 02 or above: 32x
RK12OD / RK12OD2 Rev 01: 20x
Rev 02 or above: 48x
Rev 01: 20x
Rev 02 or above: 48x
Rev 01: 20x
Rev 02 or above: 48x
*Product may vary from image
• Left Base Bracket x 1
• Right Base Bracket x 1
• Front Base Bracket x 1
• Left Vertical Rail x 1
• Right Vertical Rail x 1
• Rubber Feet x 4
• M5x12mm Assembly Screws x 8
• Quick-Start Guide x 1
• M5/M6 Cage Nuts (QTY outlined in table below)
• Rackmount Screws (QTY outlined in table below)
• Plastic Washers (QTY outlined in table below)
Warning Statements
Make sure to assemble this product according to the instructions.
Failure to do so might result in personal injury or property damage.
Make sure that the weight of the equipment doesn’t exceed the
weight capacity of this product. If you exceed the weight capacity,
you might experience personal injury or damage to the equipment.
This product can support the following weight:
RK4OD: Rev 01 up to 66lb (30kg); Rev 02 or above up to 88lb (40kg).
RK4OD2: up to 88lb (40kg).
RK8OD/RK8OD2/RK12OD/RK12OD2: up to 110lb (50kg).
This product poses a tipping risk. Make sure to follow the installation
instructions. Failure to do so might result in personal injury or
property damage.
Never operate this product if parts are missing or damaged.
Dichiarazioni di avvertenza
Assemblare il prodotto rispettando le istruzioni. Il mancato
rispetto delle istruzioni potrebbe causare danni a persone o
proprietà.
Vericare che il peso dell’attrezzatura non superi la capacità
di supporto del prodotto. In caso di superamento della
capacità di supporto potrebbero vericarsi danni a persone o
apparecchiature. Il prodotto è in grado di supportare i seguenti
pesi:
RK4OD: Rev 01 no a 30kg; Rev 02 o superiore no a 30kg;
RK4OD2: no a 40kg.
RK8OD/RK8OD2/RK12OD/RK12OD2: no a 50kg.
Questo prodotto rappresenta un rischio di ribaltamento.
Assicurarsi di seguire le istruzioni di installazione. Il mancato
rispetto delle istruzioni potrebbe causare danni a persone o
proprietà.
Non utilizzare il prodotto in presenza di parti mancanti o
danneggiate.
Avertissements
Assemblez ce produit conformément aux instructions. Si vous ne
respectez pas ces instructions, vous risquez de vous blesser ou
d’endommager l’équipement.
Vériez que le poids de l’equipement ne dépasse pas la capacité
pondérale du produit. Si vous dépassez la capacité pondérale, vous
risquez des blessures corporelles ou des dommages matériels. Ce
produit peut supporter de:
RK4OD: Rev 01 jusqu’à 30kg; Rev 02 ou supérieur jusqu’à 40kg
RK4OD2: jusqu’à 40kg.
RK8OD/RK8OD/RK12OD/RK12OD2: jusqu’à 50kg.
Ce produit présente un risque de basculement. Veillez à bien
suivre les instructions d’installation. Si vous ne respectez pas ces
instructions, vous risquez de vous blesser ou d’endommager
l’équipement.
N’utilisez pas ce produit si des pièces sont endommagées ou
manquantes.
Warnhinweise
Montieren Sie dieses Produkt gemäß den Anweisungen.
Anderenfalls kann dies zu Verletzungen von Personen oder
Schäden an Eigentum führen.
Das Gewicht des Ausrüstung darf die zulässige Traglast des
Produkts nicht übersteigen. Wenn die Traglast überschritten wird,
kann dies zu Verletzungen von Personen oder Schäden an Geräten
führen. Dieses Produkt ist für folgendes Gewicht geeignet: 45.3 kg.
RK4OD: Rev 01bis 30kg; Rev 02 oder darüber bis zu 40kg
RK4OD2: bis 40kg.
RK8OD/RK8OD2/RK12OD/RK12OD2: bis 50kg.
Dieses Produkt kann umkippen. Befolgen Sie daher die
Installationsanweisungen genau. Andernfalls kann es zu
Verletzungen oder zur Beschädigung des Produkts kommen.
Das Produkt darf nicht bedient werden, wenn Teile fehlen oder
beschädigt sind.

Left Vertical Rail
Left Base Bracket
Front Base Bracket
M5x12mm Assembly Screws
Installation
Rack Assembly
1. Push from the Top to Unlatch the Pins (x 4) from the center of the Rubber Feet (x 4).
2. Push the Rubber Feet (x 4) into the Rubber Feet Holes (x 4) on the underside of the
Left Base Bracket and Right Base Bracket. Next, Push from the Bottom to Latch the
Pins (x 4) back into the center of the Rubber Feet.
3. Align the Assembly Holes (x 2) on the side of the Left Base Bracket with the
Assembly Holes (x 2) on the side of the Left Vertical Rail.
4. Insert the Assembly Screws (x 2) through the Left Base Bracket and into the
Left Vertical Rail. Tighten the Assembly Screws (x 2) using a Phillips Head
Screwdriver.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4with the Right Base Bracket and the Right Vertical Rail.
6. Align the Assembly Holes (x 2) on the Front Base Bracket with the Assembly
Holes on the front of the Left Base Bracket.
7. Insert the Assembly Screws (x 2) through the Front Base Bracket and into the
Left Base Bracket. Tighten the Assembly Screws (x 2) using a Phillips Head
Screwdriver.
8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for the Right Base Bracket.
Equipment Installation
It is recommened that equipment be installed in a manner that spreads the load across
available U height as much as possible, with the lightest device installed at the top of
the rack and the heaviest device installed at the bottom of the rack.
1. Install the M5/M6 Cage Nuts onto the desired Cage Nut Holes where the
Equipment will go. Use a Cage Nut Tool if available or your preferred installation
method.
2. Use a Phillips Head Screwdriver to install the Rackmount Screws and secure the
Equipment onto the rack.
Caution! Do not move the rack with the equipment mounted. If relocation of the rack
is required, remove the equipment from the rack and relocate the empty rack. Mount
the equipment back into the rack.
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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
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for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of
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Varningsmeddelanden
Se till att du monterar produkten i enlighet med instruktionerna.
Om du inte gör det kan skada på person eller egendom uppstå.
Se till att utrustninging vikt inte överstiger produktens
viktkapacitet. Om viktkapaciteten överstigs kan skada på person
eller utrustning uppstå. Denna produkt har stöd för följande vikter:
RK4OD: Rev 01 upp till 30kg; Rev 02 eller över upp till 40kg
RK4OD2: upp till 40kg.
RK8OD/RK8OD2/RK12OD/RK12OD2: upp till 50kg.
Denna produkt har en tippnings risk. Var noga med att följa
installationsinstruktionerna. Om du inte gör det kan skada på
person eller egendom uppstå.
Använd aldrig produkten om delar saknas eller är skadade.
Mensagens de aviso
Certique-se de que monta este produto de acordo com as
instruções. O incumprimento pode resultar em ferimentos
pessoais ou danos de propriedade.
Certique-se de que o peso do equipamento não excede a
capacidade de peso deste produto. Se exceder a capacidade de
peso, pode sofrer ferimentos pessoais ou danos no equipamento.
Este produto pode suportar o seguinte peso:
RK4OD: Rev 01 até 30kg; Rev 02 ou superior até 40kg.
RK4OD2: até 40kg.
RK8OD/RK8OD2/RK12OD/RK12OD2: até 50kg.
Este produto representa um risco pois pode tombar. Certique-
se de que segue as instruções de instalação. O incumprimento
pode resultar em ferimentos pessoais ou danos de propriedade.
Nunca opere este produto se faltarem peças ou estas estiverem
danicadas.
Waarschuwingen
Zorg dat dit product volgens de instructies in elkaar wordt gezet.
Indien dit niet goed gebeurt kan lichamelijk letsel of materiële
schade ontstaan.
Zorg dat het gewicht van de apparatuur de maximale capaciteit
van dit product niet overschrijdt. Als u de gewichtscapaciteit
overschrijdt, kan persoonlijk letsel of schade aan de apparatuur
ontstaan. Dit product ondersteunt het volgende gewicht:
RK4OD: Rev 01 tot 30kg; Rev 02 of hoger to 40kg.
RK4OD2: tot 40kg.
RK8OD/RK8OD2/RK12OD/RK12OD2: tot 50kg.
Dit product kan omvallen. Volg altijd de installatie-instructies
op, om te voorkomen dat lichamelijk letsel of materiële schade
ontstaat.
Gebruik dit product nooit als er onderdelen ontbreken of
beschadigd zijn.
Advertencias de uso
Asegúrese de ensamblar este producto según las instrucciones.
De lo contrario, pueden producirse lesiones personales o daños
en la propiedad.
Asegúrese de que el peso del equipo no exceda la capacidad de
carga de este producto. Si se excede dicha capacidad se podrían
producirse lesiones personales o daños al equipo. Este producto
tiene la siguiente capacidad de carga:
RK4OD: Rev 01 hasta 30kg; Rev 02 o superior hasta 40kg.
RK4OD2: hasta 40kg.
RK8OD/RK8OD2/RK12OD/RK12OD2: hasta 50kg.
Este producto puede tener riesgos de vuelco. Asegúrese de
seguir las instrucciones de instalación. De lo contrario, pueden
producirse lesiones personales o daños en la propiedad.
Nunca opere o ponga en funcionamiento este producto si faltan
piezas o hay daños en las mismas.