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Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide 1-3
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing your PowerEdge system in the rack, carefully read
“Safety Instructions” found earlier in this guide.
Recommended Tools
To install the rack kit, you need the following tools:
• Installation template
• A #2 Phillips-head screwdriver
• A flat-blade screwdriver
• Masking tape or felt-tip pen
Installing the Rack Kit
NOTES: If you purchased a Dell rack along with your PowerEdge system, the slide
assemblies may be preinstalled in the rack.
For instructions on installing the PowerEdge system itself, see “Installing the
PowerEdge System in the Rack” found later in this guide.
To install the slide assemblies in the rack, perform the following steps:
1. R e m o v e t h e r a ck ’s front and back doors.
2. Install the slide assemblies in the rack.
The subsections that follow include instructions for performing these tasks.
Removing the Doors From a 24-U or 42-U Rack
You must remove the doors from the rack to provide access to the interior of the rack
and to prevent damage to the doors while installing the kit. To remove the doors,
perform the following steps.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury due to the size and weight of the
doors, never attempt to remove the doors by yourself.
1. Open the latch on the front door. If you have a 24-U (1 U=1.75-inches) rack cabi-
net, unlock and twist the handle clockwise and open the door (see Figure 1-2).