Telco Tray and Rail Kit Installation

Instructions
These instructions describe how to install the following kits, included in the rail kit box:
◆ Two-post telco tray kit—The two-post telco tray kit consists of a split tray, where each half of the
tray attaches to the back of the equipment rack. This tray supports the back of the equipment in
either a mid-mount or flush-mount configuration.
◆ Mid-mount telco kit—The mid-mount telco kit must be used when you install your equipment in
the mid-mount position. This kit consists of a pair of brackets, star washers, and screws that attach
to the side of your DS14 disk shelf or storage appliance, enabling you to install your equipment in
a mid-mount configuration.
◆ Four-post rail kit—The four-post rail kit consists of a pair of rails with a lip that attaches to the
front and back posts of the rack. The rails support the entire length of the equipment and can be
adjusted to fit four-post equipment racks that are up to 32 inches deep.

WARNING
You must install each disk shelf or appliance with either the two-post telco tray kit or the four-post rail kit
that came in your shipment package. If you choose to mid-mount a disk shelf or appliance, use the mid-
mount brackets with the two-post telco tray kit. Do not ear-mount a disk shelf or appliance into a telco-type
rack; the equipment will collapse from the rack under its own weight.

Rack Adapter Kit Parts List

The following lists specify the parts you receive with your rack adapter kit.
◆ One two-piece equipment tray with left and right halves for two-post mounting
◆ One set of left-side rails and one set of right-side rails for four-post mounting
◆ Two mid-mount mounting brackets for mid-mounting
◆ Four M5 screws and star washers
◆ Bagged screws in the following sizes:

❖ 16 M5 8 x 20 Pilot screws x 2 ❖ 16 10-32 x .75 Pilot screws x 2

❖ 16 M6 1 x 20 Pilot screws x 2 ❖ 16 12-24 x .75 Pilot screws x 2

◆ Bagged clip nuts in the following sizes:

❖ 16 10-32 clip nuts ❖ 16 M5 clip nuts

❖ 16 12-24 clip nuts ❖ 16 M6 clip nuts

◆ Clip nut tool

◆ Grounding kit

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 ◆ Each disk shelf is shipped with a .25m (~10 in.) braided copper cable and an M5 0.5 in.
Phillips head screw.
◆ The filer/NetCache appliance is shipped with a .75m (~30 in.) braided copper cable and an 8-
32 x 0.5 in. Phillips head screw.

Important Installation Considerations

The following list specifies important points you must consider when installing the rail kit.
◆ Always use the appropriate size mounting screws and clip nuts that match the threading of your
equipment rack.
◆ Always use the smallest screw head size (10-32) available on the support rail. This reduces the
chance of the screw head protruding and allows the equipment to mount against the post with a
minimum of gap.
◆ Always use the same screw sizes throughout the mounting of a component.
◆ Over-tightening might cause the mounting ears on the equipment to bend. Do not over-tighten the
screws when securing the equipment to the rack.

Installing the Two-Post Telco Tray Kit

To install the two-post telco tray kit and, optionally, the mid-mount kit, complete the following steps,
using the illustrations for reference.

Mid-mount

DS14

Installing in a Mid-Mount Position

To install a disk shelf or appliance using the mid-mount kit, complete the following steps, using the
illustrations for reference.
1. Align the screw holes on the disk drive or appliance chassis with the round screw holes on the
mounting bracket, and then secure the bracket to the chassis with two of the appropriate size and
type screws and star washers.
2. Repeat Step 1 with the other mounting bracket.

3. Install the telco tray, as described in “Installing the Telco Tray”.

2 Installing the Two-Post Telco Tray Kit

 Installing the Telco Tray
The telco tray is used in both the mid-mount and flush-mount installations. The tray supports the
weight of your equipment. To install the telco tray, complete the following steps, using the illustration
for reference.

Two-post
telco tray kit

Rear view

1. Locate where you will install the telco tray on the two-post rack. Use the Rack Alignment tool to
make sure that you install the telco tray in the same holes on both posts of the rack.
2. Align the left-post screw holes on the two-post rack with the screw holes on the left half of the
telco tray, and then secure it to the post with two of the appropriate size and type mounting screws.
3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 for the right half of the telco tray.

4. Slide the disk shelf or appliance onto the telco tray and secure it to the two-post rack.

5. If desired, apply the ear covers or screw covers over the heads of the mounting screws by peeling
the adhesive strip from the back of the covers and applying one to each mounting flange or screw
head on your equipment.
6. Go to the Installation and Setup Instructions and complete the installation and setup of your
equipment.

Installing the Four-Post Rail Kit

To install the four-post rail kit, complete the following steps, using the illustration for reference.

Caution
If you are installing the equipment in a non-NetApp® system cabinet, you must calculate the thermal output
of your equipment and compare the results against the target system cabinet’s thermal rating. You might
need to remove the system cabinet doors to improve airflow through the system cabinet. See the Site
Requirements Guide and your system cabinet manufacturer’s guide for thermal rating information.

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 Clip nut tool

Clip nut

Front Rail

FRONT
SIDE

1. Determine the appropriate screw and clip nut size for your four-post rack.

2. Install the clip nuts on the rail using the clip nut tool. You install a minimum of four clip nuts per
rail.
3. Locate the position the rail will occupy when installed, on the right rear of the four-post rack.

4. Hold the rail against the rear post and secure the rail to the post, using the appropriate screws.

5. Slide the rail front to the front rack post, and secure the rail to the post, using the appropriate
screws.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for the left rail.

7. Slide your disk shelf or appliance onto the rail assemblies and secure it to the front of the rack with
the screws that came with your equipment.
8. If desired, apply the ear covers or screw covers over the heads of the mounting screws by peeling
the adhesive strip from the back of the covers and applying one to each mounting flange or screw
head on your equipment.
9. Go to the Installation and Setup Instructions and complete the installation and setup of your
equipment.

4 Installing the Four-Post Rail Kit