Rack The Mini R; 3�1 Attach The Chassis Rails; 3�2 Install The Rack Rails - TrueNAS Mini R Basic Setup Manual

3 Rack the Mini R

The Mini R requires an EIA-310 compliant rack� The front and rear vertical rack posts must be 19⅛" - 36⅞ " apart�
The Mini R comes with a standard rail kit and an optional extended rail kit, depending on your purchase�
The standard rail kit supports racks 19⅛" - 26.6" deep� The extended rail kit supports racks 26 ⁄ " - 36⅞ " deep�
3.1 Attach the Chassis Rails
You must remove the chassis rail from the rack rail before mounting it on the system� Slide the chassis rail out until
the metal catch stops it� Push the catch-release and slide the chassis rail out of the rack rail until it is free�
Align the chassis rail on the side of the system designated by the stickers and ensure they are right-side-up� Place
the rail slots over the chassis tabs, then slide the rail toward the front of the system until it clicks into place�
Secure the rail to the system using one of the low profile #6 rail screws. Repeat this process for the other rail.
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3.2 Install the Rack Rails
Align a rack rail with the yellow sticker toward the front of the rack. The flat side must face outside the rack, and the
empty inner rail must face inside the rack� Place the front tabs and black retaining buttons just above the center
holes of each U you are mounting the rail in� Push the tabs into them until the black buttons fully depress, then slide
the tabs down. Place two M5 machine screws with flush washers in the top and bottom threaded holes.
With the front of the rail installed, extend the back of the rack rail towards the equivalent attach points on the rear
rack post� Make sure the rail remains level from front to back� Follow this process to install the other rack rail�
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