Rack Mounting IBM x3650
I often get the question of “My IBM Rail Kit will not work in my rack. What are my options for rack mounting my IBM x3650 server into a third party rack”. The answer here is not necessarily a hard one but can be a confusing one. You have several options depending on the type of rack that you are going to rackmount the IBM x3650.
When mounting into a 4post Rack the best solution I would recommend would be the third party rail kit from RackSolutions. The P/N is 2URAIL-IBM-345. This rail kit is extremely versatile and will work with most 4Post racks out on the market. This rail kit will give you full slide ability for your server and will work the cable management arm from IBM’s rail kit. This kit will mount into a rack with round holes, threaded holes and also square hole racks.
If you are not in need of a sliding rail kit the you might be best suited using the fixed rail kit P/N 2UKIT-109. This will rack mount the server, maintain “U” Space but you will lose slide ability. This kit will mount into a rack with round holes, threaded holes and also a square hole rack.
April 25th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
We have IBM x3650 servers and are missing the marketing PN 01R0640 strain reliefs (purple/plastic) on some machines. These are part of FRU 41Y8730. We don’t need to purchase the whole 41Y8730 just the 01R0640. Can you sell these 01R0640 or replacement?
April 25th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Unfortunately we do not resell or manufacture this product. We may have something that will work, give me a call and let’s discuss it.
Will Beene
903-453-0835
November 4th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Can x3650 server be mounted on a Dell rack?
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:37 pm
The IBM x3650 can easily be installed in a Dell Rack. The x3650 slide rails have a set of pegs that will securely hold the rail kit in the Dell Server Rack.