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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