Dell 2950 Rail Kit
Dell 2950 Rail [more options]
The Dell Part Number for the 2950 is 310-8194. This is the P/N that you will need to order this kit from your Dell Sales Rep. The Kit P/N OK8766 is not used by the Dell Sales Reps. for ordering this product.
The following is a list and picture of the individual components. Dell is continually improving their slide rail kits. The 2950 slide rail kit is compatible with any hole type which makes it the most versatile slide rail design.
| Dell P/N | Description | Dell Description |
| OK8766 | Complete Kit | KIT,RCKRL,R/V-RAIL,2U,SL,P2950 |
| TC837-ASSY | Right Slide Rail | RCKRL,R/V-RAIL,2U,SL,RT |
| WC369-ASSY | Left Slide Rail | RCKRL,R/V-RAIL,2U,SL,LT |
| UC469-ASSY | Cable Management Arm | RCKRL,CMA,2U,PE2950 |
| TH162-KIT | Hardware Pack | INSTL,RCKRL,2U+ |
| CD496-GDE | Rack Installation Guide | RACK,INSTL,P2950,WW |
| FD147-PLCMT | Rack Installation Instructions | RACK,P2950,W |
Tags: 2950, Dell, Rail Kit, Rapid Rails, Versa Rails
August 21st, 2008 at 8:52 am
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″?
August 21st, 2008 at 9:14 am
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
August 21st, 2008 at 10:13 am
Problem “solved”: the rack posts were too far apart (30.2″)…
September 19th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
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?
September 22nd, 2008 at 7:39 am
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?
September 22nd, 2008 at 10:36 am
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
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:48 am
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.