Unpack and Install the Chassis
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Install the Bracket Mounting Adapter on 23-inch Rack Post
To install a chassis on a 23-inch 4-post or 2-post rack, you must first install the bracket mounting adapter on
the rack. Perform these steps to install the bracket mounting adapter:
Procedure
Mount the Bracket mounting adapter on the 23-inch rack post. Use three 12-24 Phillips pan-head screws with
30 in-lb (3.39 N.m) to attach each Bracket mounting adapter to the rear and front rack post on either sides.
The images in this chapter are only for representation purposes, unless specified otherwise. The chassis' actual
appearance and size may vary.
Install the Bracket Mounting Adapter on 23-inch Rack Post, on page 21
Install Bottom-Support Rails, on page 23
Rack Mount the Chassis, on page 24
Install Cable Management Brackets, on page 35
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