Platform Installation
About installing the i2000/i4000 Series platform
After you have reviewed the hardware requirements and become familiar with the i2000/i4000 Series
platform, you can install the unit into a 19-inch rack.
Important: Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you
are installing the platform into a compatible rack and in the appropriate environment.
Note: F5
platform later.
About the quick-install rails
The quick-install rails are optimized for installation into square hole cabinets, but can be installed in other
cabinet styles, such as round hole cabinets, using the screws provided. The rails are easily converted to
mount to either cabinet style.
Figure 5: Quick-install rails
For information about installing the platform using the quick-install rails, see the instruction guide
provided by the manufacturer, which is included with the rail hardware.
Caution: Be sure that the rotating mount brackets located on the ends of the rails are locked into place
on both sides of the platform when installing the quick-install rails.
After installing the platform, secure the chassis to the rack with the rail lock brackets that are provided.
Quick-install rail kit hardware
When you are installing with the quick-install rail kit, use these components.
Quantity
2
2
8
®
recommends that you keep all original packaging, in case you need to repackage and ship the
Hardware
Quick-install rails
#8-32 pan head screws, steel zinc
#8-32 thumb screws (from rail kit)
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