Dell PE2950 Rails installed in a C Shaped Upright Rack
The Dell Rapid/Versa Rails can be installed into a square or a round hole Server Rack. This is accomplished by a rotating assembly on the ends of the rails with square hooks on one side and threaded pim nuts on the other side. This is a very unique design and works with most Server Racks. However it does not work with a Server Rack that has C Channel Shaped Uprights. The rotating assembly causes an obstruction with the rear surface of the upright that prevents the Dell Rail Kit from being installed.
The Solution to this problem is to replace the rotating assembly on the ends of the rails with a simple mounting flange. This can be accomplished quickly and easily by using the PE2950 Rail Ear Replacement Product: P/N 2URAIL-2950-EARS
The following video shows how this product is used to install the Dell PE2950 into a C Channel Server Rack.
Tags: C Shaped Upright, Dell PE2950
