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Asus RS720QA-E12-RS8U Installation guide

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E21630
Tool-less Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide
Package contents
Installing the tool-less friction rail
Fixing latches
Tool-less friction rails
Set of screws Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws
• Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level
surface.
• We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this
guide.
• We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary.
The tool-less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack without
the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to
provide additional support and stability to the server.
1. (optional) Install the chassis rail bracket onto the server chassis if the chassis rail bracket is not
pre-installed. The steps to install the chassis rail bracket may differ between systems, please
refer to the following
Step 1 only applies to RS7X0 series, RS5X0 series, and RS300 series system models.
For RS7X0 series, RS5X0 series 2U models
A. Align the screw holes and notches of the chassis rail brackets to the left and right sides of
the chassis. Take note of the front and rear of the chassis, the chassis rail brackets should
be installed towards the front of the chassis.
Left
Right
Rear Front
Front Rear
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B. Secure the chassis rail brackets to the side of the chassis using three (3) screws on each
side.
B. Secure the chassis rail brackets to the side of the chassis using three (3) screws on each
side.
Front
Front
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Front
Front
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
Rear
Left
Left
Left
Left
Right
Right
Right
Right
For RS7X0 series, RS5X0 series 1U models
For RS300 series models
A. Align the screw holes and notches of the chassis rail brackets to the left and right sides of
the chassis. Take note of the front and rear of the chassis, the chassis rail brackets should
be installed towards the front of the chassis.
Align the screw holes of the chassis rail brackets to the left and right sides of the chassis, then
secure it onto the chassis using three (3) screws on each side.
Rear
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2. Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server using the set of latch screws. The
locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to the following diagrams for
the location to secure the fixing latches.
Left
Left
Left
Left
Right
Right
Right
Right
For RS7X0 series, RS5X0 series 2U models
For RS7X0 series, RS5X0 series 1U models
For RS300 series models
For RS720Q series models
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3. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions
on the rack.
A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom.
4. Press the spring lock, then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack
post.
Thin lips
Front rack post
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8. Lift the server chassis and insert it into the rack rail.
• Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level
surface.
• We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform this step.
• We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary.
Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders.
5. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the
rack post. Extend the rack rail, if necessary.
6. (Optional) Use the rail screw and rail washer that comes with the kit to secure the rack rail to the
rear rack post.
7. Perform steps 4 to 6 for the other rack rail.
Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place.
Rear rack post
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