Asus AP1400R User manual
1U Rackmount Kit Installation Guide
Installation Guide
1U
Rackmount
A631
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1U Rackmount Kit Installation Guide
This installation guide provides a step-
by-step procedure on how to install the
AP1400R 1U Rackmount Server into a
4-post 19-inch industrial rack.
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Rack Installation
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Introduction
TheAP1400R 1U Server Rackmount Kit includes the following items:
1. Chassis Rails (1 pair)
2. Rack Slides with extensions (1 pair)
3. Spacers (2 pairs)
4. Mounting Ears (1 pair)
5. Screws
Rackmount Kit Contents
Tool Required
You will need one Phillips screwdriver to secure the rails and slides.
IMPORTANT
Before mounting the AP1400R 1U Rackmount Server, plan the
server’s location in the rack taking note of other rack components
and ensuring effective cable management. It is important that
you select an optimal location for a safe and efficient operation
of the server.
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1. Attach the Spacers and Ears
The 1U server has side holes to accommodate the spacers and
mounting ears.
1. Align a mounting ear with the holes on a front corner of the
chassis.
2. Secure the mounting ear using two screws.
3. Follow steps 1 and 2 to attach the other mounting ear.
4. Align the holes of a spacer with a group of four holes on the
side of the chassis.
5. Secure the spacer by driving two screws on the two inner holes.
Mounting
Ear
Spacer
6. Follow steps 4 and 5 to attach the other three spacers.
Inner Holes for a
Spacer
NOTES
The outer holes on the spacer are for securing the chassis rails.
See
“2. Attach the Chassis Rails.”
Skip steps 4 to 6 if the spacers come installed on the chassis.
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2. Attach the Chassis Rails
The chassis rails are two metal pieces a few inches longer than the
the 1U chassis. Note that one end of a rail is straight and the other
end is curved.
1. Align a rail on one side of the chassis, matching the straight end
with a mounting ear.
2. Secure the rail with four screws opposite the outer holes on the
spacers.
3. Follow steps 1 and 2 to attach the other rail.
Chassis
Rail Straight
End
Curved
End
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3. Attach the Rack Slides
3.1 Secure the Front End
1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you desire to
install the server.
2. Remove the screws from the 1U space.
3. Align the holes on the bent end of a rack slide to the 1U space.
4. Drive in two screws on the outer holes of the slide to secure it.
Bent End with Three Screw
Holes
Each rack slide includes an extension piece attached to it with a
screw. You need to pull this extension so that the slide reaches the
rear end of the rack.
4-Post 19”
Rack
NOTE
Racks vary in depth and require different length of slides. The
extension was designed to serve this purpose.
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3. Attach the Rack Slides
3.2 Secure the Rear End
1. Find the 1U space on the rear of the rack that corresponds to
the front 1U space where you attached the slide.
2. Remove the screws from the rear 1U space.
3. Remove the screw that secures the extension piece to the slide.
4. Pull the extension to a length that fits the depth of the rack.
5. Secure the extension to the rack slide with the screw that you
removed in step 3.
6. Align the holes of the extension to the holes on the rear 1U
space.
7. Drive in two screws on the outer holes of the extension to
secure it.
Rack Slide
Extension
Screw for the
Slide Extension
Follow the steps in sections 3.1 and 3.2 to attach the other slide.
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4. Mount the Server
When rails and slides are completely installed, you are now ready to
mount the server to the rack.
1. Firmly hold the server on both sides and align the chassis rails
with the rack slides.
2. Push the server all the way to the back until its front panel fits
the front edge of the rack.
3. Secure the server with a screw on each of the mounting ears.
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5. Attach the ront Panel aceplate
For further protection of the hard disk drives, attach the front panel
faceplate.
1. Attach the bottom edge of the faceplate to the hooks on the
lower corners of the chassis.
2. Swing the upper edge of the faceplate until the clips fit in place.
NOTE
When the server is settled on the rack, connect the cables to the
rear ports.
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