The stabilizer feet help prevent the rack from tipping over when a system or other component is pulled out of the rack with the slide assemblies fully extended. Installation Tasks Installing a rack cabinet involves performing the following tasks: 1 Removing and replacing the rack doors 2 Removing and replacing the side panels 3 Reversing the front door and badge (optional) 4 Securing the leveling feet 5 Installing the stabilizer feet 6 Adjusting the rack posts (optional) 7 Routing cables through the rack 8 Coupling two racks (optional) Recommended Tools and Supplies You may need the following tools and supplies to install the rack: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Flat head screwdriver • 12-mm wrench • Needle-nose pliers • 4-mm Allen wrench (if you want to reverse the direction that the front door opens) • Keys to the rack doors and side panels • 13-mm wrench (for rack removal from pallet) • 17-mm wrench (for rack removal from pallet) Installation Guide Removing and Replacing the Rack Doors WARNING: Because of the size and weight of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to remove or install them by yourself. WARNING: When storing the doors, lay the doors flat so they cannot fall over and accidentally injure someone. Removing the Front Door 1 Pull the door latch and open the front door all the way (see Figure 1-1). 2 While holding the door, pull the hinge pin upward so that it clears the door’s hinge-pin housing (see Figure 1-1). The hinge pin’s retention clip prevents the hinge from being pulled out of the hinge body. Figure 1-1. Removing the Front Door 1 1 door latch 2 hinge pin 3 hinge body 4 hinge-pin housing 2 3 4 Installation Guide 3 While holding the hinge pin out of the door’s hinge-pin housing, pull the door slightly away from the rack so that the door clears the hinge body. 4 Release the hinge pin. 5 Lift the door upward so that the door clears the bottom hinge post. WARNING: Due to the size and weight of the door, it is recommended that you lay the removed door flat with its outer surface facing upward. 6 Lay the door in a safe location with the door’s outer surface facing upward to help prevent damage to the door’s badge and cosmetic coating. Replacing the Front Door To replace the front door, perform the steps for removal in reverse. Opening and Removing the Back Doors WARNING: Because of the size and weight of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to remove or install them by yourself. 1 Turn the door handle and open the back doors (see Figure 1-2). Installation Guide 10 Installation Guide Figure 1-2. Opening the Back Doors 2 Remove the right back door. a While supporting the door, pull the pin for the top hinge out of the door’s hinge-pin housing (see Figure 1-3). You will hear a click as you pull the pin out of the door’s hinge-pin housing. The hinge pins are designed to prevent them from being pulled out of the hinge body. b Repeat step a for the bottom hinge. c Pull the door away from the rack. 1 door handle 2 back door (2) 2 1 Installation Guide 11 Figure 1-3. Removing the Back Doors WARNING: Due to the size and weight of the door, it is recommended that you lay the removed door flat with its outer surface facing upward. d Lay the door in a safe location with the door’s outer surface facing upward. Laying the door flat with the outer surface facing upward helps prevent damage to its cosmetic coating. e Repeat steps a through d for the left back door. Replacing the Back Doors To replace the back doors, perform the steps for removal in reverse. 1 hinge pin 2 hinge body 3 hinge-pin housing 1 2 3 Removing and Replacing the Side Panels CAUTION: For stand-alone racks, reinstalling the side panels is necessary before running systems in the rack to ensure proper cooling within the rack. NOTE: You must remove the lower side panels in order to install the side stabilizer feet. NOTE: Although removing the side panels is not mandatory for installing systems in a rack, having the sides open makes it easier to install slide assemblies and support rails and to reverse the direction that the front door opens. Removing the Upper Side Panels 1 Pull both latches up and swing the bottom end of the panel away from the rack. 2 Grasp firmly on each side of the panel. 3 Lift the panel upward until the panel lip clears the top of the rack. 4 Lay the panel in a safe location with the panel’s outer surface facing upward to help prevent damage to its cosmetic coating. 5 Repeat step 1 through step 4 for the other upper side panel. Replacing the Upper Side Panels 1 Lift the upper side panel up onto the rack, hooking the panel lip over the top of the rack (see Figure 1-4). 2 Swing the bottom of the panel downward onto the rack. 3 Press the panel into the rack until both latches lock into place. Installation Guide Figure 1-4. Replacing the Upper Side Panels 2 3 1 1 panel lip 2 upper side panel (2) 3 latches (2) Removing the Lower Side Panels 1 Pull both latches down and allow the side panel to swing outward slightly at the to...