Setup Guide

1U Tool-less Configuration (Four-Post Square Hole or Unthreaded Round
Hole)
To install the Dell ReadyRails system using the 1U tool-less configuration, follow these steps.
1. With the ReadyRails flange ears facing outward, place one rail between the left and right vertical
posts. Align and seat the back flange rail pegs in the back vertical post flange. To see how the pegs
appear in both the square and unthreaded round holes, see item 1 in the following figure.
2. Align and seat the front flange pegs in the holes on the front side of the vertical post. See item 2 in
the following figure.
3. Repeat this procedure for the second rail.
4. To remove each rail, pull on the latch release button on each flange ear and unseat each rail. See
item 3 in the following figure.
Figure 1. 1U Tool-less Configuration
Two-Post Flush-Mount Configuration
To install the Dell ReadyRails system using the two-post flush-mount configuration, follow these steps.
1. For this configuration, remove the castings from the front side of each ReadyRails assembly. See item
1 in the following figure. To remove the two screws from each front flange ear (on the switch side of
the rail) and remove each casting, use a Torx driver. Retain the castings for future rack requirements.
It is not necessary to remove the back flange castings.
2. Attach one rail to the front post flange with two user-supplied screws. See item 2 in the following
figure.
3. Slide the plunger bracket forward against the vertical post and secure the plunger bracket to the post
flange with two user-supplied screws. See item 3 in the following figure.
4. Repeat this procedure for the second rail.
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