Each SSU requires 2 keys and 2 locks (they come with the unit).  You can choose from 6 different lock and key combinations so that if you purchase more than one SSU, you can decide if you want the same key to unlock both units or if you prefer that the keys be different for each.

The SSU is shown below, first as an empty unit mounted in a 4Post server rack, then with a 2U server installed.

This Secure Server Unit requires a set of 2U Universal Rails to be installed along with the doors, lock assemblies and top cross bar. It takes up 3U of rack space, comes with all the required hardware, and it also includes zip tie mounts for securing cables in the rear. The

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

Frequently, rails made by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) have gone “end of life” and you simply can’t get them from Dell, HP, IBM or Cisco anymore. Even more often, your equipment rails won’t mount in the rack in the new data center or data closet. Your old rack may have had round holes, and the new rack has square ones. Your old rack’s mounting depth may have been shorter than your new, deeper rack. Or maybe there’s an obstruction that’s preventing the rails from installing the way they’re supposed to in the new rack. Before you rip down one of your rack’s 6 foot power strips and begin wielding it like a samurai sword angrily searching for the person who got you into this mess, remember there may be a much more acceptable solution to your predicament. Universal Rails may be the answer. Universal Rack Rails are typically designed more simply in an effort to overcome the majority of rack mounting’s common inconsistencies. They are equipped to install in racks with square, round or threaded holes. Their mounting depth is more flexible, accommodating both deep and shallow racks. And their simple design allows them to avert those annoying obstructions that cause you to shake your fist towards the sky screaming “Why? Why!”

Universal Rails are readily available for 4 post and 2 post racks, and they oftentimes come in tool-less models as well. Frequently, you’ll find versions of Universal Rack Rails that support different U-heights and various weight capacities. Because the simple design doesn’t include rotating ears, ball-bearing slides, or other elaborate parts, Universal server rails are typically much less expensive than OEM replacement rails, offering another reason to consider them when you find yourself in need of new equipment rails for your rack equipment. On the bottom/left, you can see a 2U Universal Rail mounted in a 4 post rack. On the bottom/right is the same 2U Rail with a Dell server installed. See Universal Rails for sale online.

The HP part number for the DL580 G7 slide rail kit is 374503-001. This is the P/N that you will need to order this kit from your HP Sales Rep.

Below is a photo of the individual components found in the DL580 G7 rail kit. It includes 2 slide rails, 2 inner track rails that mount to the sides of the DL580 server, cable management arm, CMA retention arm (the blue thing), zip ties, hardware, and an installation manual.

The minimum installation depth is 28 1/4″. The maximum installation depth is 36 15/16″.

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The Dell R410 Ready Rails can be installed in a threaded hole rack using the RackSolutions adapter kit, P/N: 1UKIT-R4.  This adapter kit has a small bracket that is attached to the front of the rack.  This adapter bracket converts the round holes to square holes.  The rear section of the rail is replaced by a section that is compatible with round holes.  This kit slightly changes the over all installation depth of the server by moving the front attachment forward 7/8″.

The Dell static rail available when the Ready Rails are incompatible or in 2Post installations.  Please review the following article which provides additional information on the Dell Static Rails.

RackSolutions offers a 3rd party rail kit, P/N: 1UBRK-R4 for 4Post installations where there is some type of obstruction issue.  This rail kit is also compatible with 2Post installations as well.    This rail kit captivates the mounting lugs on the side of the server chassis preventing any movement of the chassis itself.  This rail kit can be used in transport applications where the Dell rails may not be compatible with the shock isolated racks.

The Dell static rail is susceptible to obstructions in 4Post racks in all 4 sections shown in the photo.  4Post racks with mounting post that are not a simple “L” shape will have the highest potential of causing an obstruction with Section A.  If an obstruction occurs with Section C then the bracket can simply be removed.  Obstructions caused by Section B will be difficult to resolve due to the permanent attachment of the support bracket.  Obstructions in this area will more than likely effect Section D as well and will be equally difficult to resolve.  In situations where unresolvable obstructions are preventing the proper installation of this rail kit the recommended solution is to use a 3rd Party Rail kit, P/N: 1UBRK-R4.  This rail kit is far less likely to have the obstruction issues that the Dell Rail kit is vulnerable to.

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/mounting-cisco-ucs-slide-rails-in-a-2post-rack.html http://www.server-racks.com/mounting-cisco-ucs-slide-rails-in-a-2post-rack.html#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 21:54:02 +0000 will http://www.server-racks.com/?p=724 The Slide Rail Kits for Cisco’s line of Unified Computing Systems (UCS) are compatible with RackSolutions 2Post Conversion Kits.  These Conversion Kits allow the use of standard 4Post Rails in 2Post Racks.  These kits have a set of 4 support brackets that bolt onto a 2Post rack and provide the 4 corner attachments that a 4Post Rail Kit requires.

The Cisco UCS Slide Rails do not have any mechanisms or assemblies along the outer edge of the rail that might cause an obstruction with the side channel of a 2Post Rack.  The 2Post Conversion Kits are available in several sizes that provide solutions for 2Post Racks with side channels up to 6″ wide.  These kits are avialable in sizes ranging from 2U to 7U tall allowing up to 7 UCS 1U servers to be mounted using a single kit.
Rail Extension 28 1/4″ Overall Installation Depth 36″ with CMA
34 5/8″ no CMA Installation Depth using 2Post Kit 29″ Order 2Post Conversion Kits P/N: 2POST-2UKIT

Cisco UCS C200, C210, C250 Rail Overview ]]> http://www.server-racks.com/mounting-cisco-ucs-slide-rails-in-a-2post-rack.html/feed 0 http://www.server-racks.com/ciscos-slide-rail-kit-for-ucs-c200-c210-c250.html http://www.server-racks.com/ciscos-slide-rail-kit-for-ucs-c200-c210-c250.html#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 20:41:23 +0000 will http://www.server-racks.com/?p=631 Cisco’s line of Unified Computing Systems (UCS) are available with a tool-less slide rail. This rail kit is compatible with two different types of tool-less mounting interfaces: 3/8″ Square Hole and 1/4″ Round Hole racks.

The mechanism on this rail kit has a spring loaded sleeve that retracts for round hole racks. For installations that use square hole racks, the sleeve stays in place and centers the mounting pins in the square holes. The mechanism wraps around the outside of the rack uprights and has a small latch to secure the mechanism in place.
Rack Compatibility 3/8″ Square Hole Racks
1/4″ Round Hole Racks Rail Extension 28 1/4″ Overall Installation Depth 36″ with CMA
34 5/8″ no CMA Installation Depth Range min: 26 5/8″
max: 37 15/16″ Installing UCS Rails in a Threaded Hole Rack

Installing UCS Rails in a 2Post Rack ]]> http://www.server-racks.com/ciscos-slide-rail-kit-for-ucs-c200-c210-c250.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.

Order Adapter Brackets
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