Comments on: Dell 2950 Rail Kit http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html Information about rack issues and racking servers Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:45:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Kevin http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-406 Kevin Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:48:20 +0000 http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-406 Thank you Will, I think that the rail ears that you recomend should work well since I have already have the Dell kit. However, I think that the Quickrail 2950 kit is a much more elegant solution and I will go this route on my next rack mount server. Thank you Will, I think that the rail ears that you recomend should work well since I have already have the Dell kit. However, I think that the Quickrail 2950 kit is a much more elegant solution and I will go this route on my next rack mount server.

]]> By: will http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-401 will Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:36:35 +0000 http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-401 The first product that I would recommend is a set of PE2950 Rail Ears. This product replaces the rotating assembly on the PE2950 rails with a simple bracket that usually resolves any type of obstruction issue. PE2950 Rail Ears http://www.racksolutions.com/dell-poweredge-2950-rail-kit-ears.shtml There are 3rd Party Rail Kits that are also available based on the type of racks that you have. However if you have already purchased the Dell Rail Kit then I would try to make that work first. The following is a link to all the different mounting options for the PE2950. PE2950 Rackmounting Options http://www.racksolutions.com/dell-poweredge-2950-mounting-selection-guide.shtml If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Will Beene 903-453-0835 Will@RackSolutions.com The first product that I would recommend is a set of PE2950 Rail Ears. This product replaces the rotating assembly on the PE2950 rails with a simple bracket that usually resolves any type of obstruction issue.

PE2950 Rail Ears
http://www.racksolutions.com/dell-poweredge-2950-rail-kit-ears.shtml

There are 3rd Party Rail Kits that are also available based on the type of racks that you have. However if you have already purchased the Dell Rail Kit then I would try to make that work first. The following is a link to all the different mounting options for the PE2950.

PE2950 Rackmounting Options
http://www.racksolutions.com/dell-poweredge-2950-mounting-selection-guide.shtml

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Will Beene
903-453-0835
Will@RackSolutions.com

]]> By: Michael http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-396 Michael Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:39:35 +0000 http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-396 I have exactly the same problem as Kevin, whereby the approx 12mm long swivel post for the rail ends interferes with the rack post, making it impossible to use with the rack. In my case, it interferes with an internal series of square holes, used for mounting shelves, but it's still a real pain. Any alternatives? I have exactly the same problem as Kevin, whereby the approx 12mm long swivel post for the rail ends interferes with the rack post, making it impossible to use with the rack. In my case, it interferes with an internal series of square holes, used for mounting shelves, but it’s still a real pain. Any alternatives?

]]> By: Kevin http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-386 Kevin Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:36:52 +0000 http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-386 I have the 2950 and this rail kit. I also have a mid-atlantic 4 post rack (square hole). The shape of the posts is such that the "convenient" rotating adapter interferes with the back of the rail and as such will not work in the rack. Is there anything that can be done by modifying or adapting the existing hardware or am I going to have to throw away this part and just buy something that will work? I have the 2950 and this rail kit. I also have a mid-atlantic 4 post rack (square hole). The shape of the posts is such that the “convenient” rotating adapter interferes with the back of the rail and as such will not work in the rack. Is there anything that can be done by modifying or adapting the existing hardware or am I going to have to throw away this part and just buy something that will work?

]]> By: Fred http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-301 Fred Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:13:47 +0000 http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-301 Problem "solved": the rack posts were too far apart (30.2")... Problem “solved”: the rack posts were too far apart (30.2″)…

]]> By: will http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-296 will Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:14:31 +0000 http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-296 The installation depth of the PE2950 III Rail Kit is 26 15/16" to 29 5/16". You should not be having any issues installing the PE2950 into our Rack. Please give me a call at your convenience today and let's discuss this. I'm sure it can be resolved quickly. Will Beene Will@RackSolutions.com 903-453-0835 The installation depth of the PE2950 III Rail Kit is 26 15/16″ to 29 5/16″. You should not be having any issues installing the PE2950 into our Rack. Please give me a call at your convenience today and let’s discuss this. I’m sure it can be resolved quickly.

Will Beene
Will@RackSolutions.com
903-453-0835

]]> By: Fred http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-291 Fred Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:52:56 +0000 http://www.server-racks.com/dell-2950-rail-kit.html#comment-291 We purchased a few Dell PowerEdge 2950 III servers for our rack enclosure, a 4-post server cabinet from RackSolutions. We also (foolishly?) purchased the Dell RapidRail/VersaRail kit as this is a square hole cabinet. However, it seems that the length of the kit is just too short for our 29.125" depth cabinet (usable depth). Could it be that the Dell rails only work up to 29"? We purchased a few Dell PowerEdge 2950 III servers for our rack enclosure, a 4-post server cabinet from RackSolutions. We also (foolishly?) purchased the Dell RapidRail/VersaRail kit as this is a square hole cabinet. However, it seems that the length of the kit is just too short for our 29.125″ depth cabinet (usable depth). Could it be that the Dell rails only work up to 29″?

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