UCS C210-M2 (Version #1) rails mounted in a 2post rack using RackSolutions’ 2POST-2UKIT

UCS C210-M2 (Version #1) server mounted in a 2
post rack using RackSolutions’ 2POST-2UKIT

How do you measure the width of your server to see if it will fit in a 2 post rack?
See diagram below.

Since the Cisco Rails aren’t made to work with round holed, 4Post racks, you may have to use 4 Post Adapter Brackets to convert round holes to square ones. See below how a 2UBRK-200-FULL bracket was added to each post in order to rack the UCS C210-M2 in a round holed rack.

Rail Version #1

Cisco P/N: KS PN – 3Q61-820APZZ0AA
Description: Sliding Rails for C210 M2

*estimated

Rail Version #2

Cisco P/N: KS PN – 3A61-737MPZZ0IN
Description: Sliding Rails for C210 M2

*estimated

In the event that you don’t have the rails that came with the
UCS C210-M2 server, you may rackmount the server in a 2 post rack using RackSolutions’ 2UKIT-009. See installation directly below:

Installing UCS Rails in a Threaded Hole Rack

Installing UCS Rails in a 2Post Rack

Solution Convert your 2Post Racks into 4Post Racks using 2Post Conversion Kits.

Description 2Post Conversion Kits contain a set of 4 large brackets. These brackets provide the corner attachment that 4Post Rail Kits require. The brackets are available in several sizes from 2-7 Rack Unit heights and 3 different depths allowing you to purchase exactly the amount of space that you are going to use. If your server is 4 Rack Units tall, you will need a 4U Conversion Kit, for example. The drawing on the right shows what a 2U box will look like once it has been mounted on rails that have been attached to the 2U Conversion Kit.

The drawings above illustrate how to convert a 2 Post Rack into one that acts like a 4 Post Rack. In the example above, twenty, 2U, 2 Post Conversion Kits have been stacked on top of one another. The brackets have round holes on one end so that one side might be screwed into the threaded holes of the 2 Post Rack. The the other end of the brackets has square holes. Once the brackets have been mounted to the rack, the square holes will face outward in the front and rear of the rack, essentially now transforming it into a 4 Post. Cage nuts and screws are also included if threaded holes are necessary.

The adapter brackets also allow for the adjustment of the rack if the installation depth is outside of the range of the Cisco Slide Rails.  The minimum installation depth of the Cisco Slide Rails is 26 5/8″.  If for example your rack has an installation depth of 24″ then the Cisco Slide Rails are not going to fit into your rack.  By adding 2″ adapter brackets to the front and rear of your rack you will increase the installation depth from 24″ to 28″ which is well within the installation depth range of the Cisco Slide Rails.  The adapter brackets that work with the Cisco Slide Rails are available in an assortment of sizes ranging from 2″ to 3 1/2″.

Cisco UCS C200, C210, C250 Rail Overview ]]> http://www.server-racks.com/mounting-cisco-ucs-slide-rails-in-a-threaded-hole-rack.html/feed 0 http://www.server-racks.com/dell-ready-rails-threaded-hole-rack.html http://www.server-racks.com/dell-ready-rails-threaded-hole-rack.html#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:14:52 +0000 will http://www.server-racks.com/dell-ready-rails-threaded-hole-rack.html The Dell Ready Rails, that are larger than 1U, can be installed into a threaded hole rack using RackSolutions Adapter Brackets.  Photo #1 shows the Ready Rail Mounting Mechanism that is used on the Dell 11G servers.  This mechanism has two large pins that are inserted into a square hole or a non-threaded hole rack.  These pins are 1/4″ diameter and will not fit into the common threaded hole racks.  The mechanism has two small spring loaded hooks that lock the rail into the rack. Photo#1: Ready Rail Mounting Mechanism RackSolutions Adapter Brackets convert round holes to square holes.  In order to use the brackets the screws must be installed in a location where they do not interfere with the pins or hooks on the Dell Ready Rails.  There are two holes available on the bracket to install the screws into that will not interfere with the pins and hooks.  Photo #2 shows where the screws are installed as well as how the pins and hooks are inserted into the adapter bracket. Photo #2: Screw Placement Once the bracket is installed on the rack the Dell Ready Rail can be installed using the normal method.  The rail will protrude from the front of the rack 0.89″.  This will typically not cause any issues with cabinet doors.  Photo #3 shows a top view of how the rail is installed.  Notice the pins are flush with the side of the bracket. Photo #3:Front Rail Attachment The rear attachment of the Dell Ready Rails is achieved by using a 2″ Adapter Bracket.  The bracket is installed on the inside surface of the rack.  This will reduce the installation depth of the rack by 2″ which will not typically cause an issue.  In shallow racks a bracket can sometimes be installed on the outside of the rack, however using brackets bigger than the 0.59″ can sometimes result in additional obstruction issues with the rail itself.  Photo #4 shows the 2″ bracket with the Dell Ready Rail attached.

Using the 0.59″ and 2″ brackets on a rack with an installation depth of 29″ will provide 27.59″ of installation depth.  This is within the mounting depth range of the Dell Ready Rails.  If your rack has an installation depth shallower than 29″ then other obstruction issues may occur using the adapter brackets.  Racks that are deeper than 29″ will not be as prone to obstructions as the shallower racks due to the adapter brackets being installed on the inside of the rack.

There are a variety of sizes of adapter brackets available that will solve most common installation issues with the Dell 11G Servers.  These brackets can be ordered online or through a Dell Account Rep.  There are also 3rd Party Replacement Rails available in circumstances where the adapter brackets do not provide an acceptable solution.

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Order 3rd Party Rails Kits Photo #4: Rear Rail Attachment ]]> http://www.server-racks.com/dell-ready-rails-threaded-hole-rack.html/feed 0 http://www.server-racks.com/dell-1950-rail-ears.html http://www.server-racks.com/dell-1950-rail-ears.html#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:56:20 +0000 will http://www.server-racks.com/dell-1950-rail-ears.html Dell 1950 Rail Ear Kit [more options]

The new Dell 1950 Slide Rail Kit has combined all the previous generation rail kits into a very versatile and unique design. This new 1950 Slide Rail Kit has the unique ability to mount into a square or a round holed rack. This feature is a first with the Dell Rail Kits and provides the flexibility that other Dell Rail Kits did not have. The downside of this new design is that the mechanism that give the Rail Kit the versatility also can cause an obstruction that can prevent the Rail Kit from being installed into some types of Server Racks. Installations that have this issue can quickly resolve the problem by using the Dell 1950 Rail Ear Kit. This Rail Ear Kit will replace the mechanism on the ends of the Dell Slide Rails with a more compact design.

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Question: My Server Rack has a 27″ mounting depth. The Dell PE1750 Rail Kit has a minimum mounting depth of 28 3/8″. Is it possible to install the PE1750 into my rack?

Answer: You will need a set of adapter brackets that will extend the mounting depth of your rack. These brackets are available in a variety of sizes or as a kit. If you are only 1 3/8″ from installing your Dell PE1750 Rails you will only require 2 small 2″ brackets. These brackets will extend your Server Rack mounting depth to 29″ which is within the mounting depth range of the Dell PE1750 Rail Kit.

PE1750 Installed in 27″ deep rack using a 1UBRK-200 Adapter Bracket.