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ST rack installation

HSM mounted HSM mounted

HSM mounted

Contents of the rail packaging:

  • (2) External rail (left and right)
  • (2) Internal rail (left and right)
  • (2) Flat head screw 8-32 x .312

Installation instructions

Step 1

Attaching the rail: attach the inner rail to the chassis by aligning the pins on the side of the HSM with the holes and slide until the retaining clip attaches the inner rail to the HSM. Repeat for the other side.

Fixing the rail Fixing the rail

Fixing the rail

Step 2

Opening the front support: turn to open.

Opening the front support Opening the front support

Opening the front support

Step 3a.

Attaching the outer rails to the rack: insert the rear bracket into the holes in the 1U space as shown, at a slight angle. Then twist into place.

Attaching the rails to the rack Attaching the rails to the rack

Attaching the rails to the rack

Step 3b.

Attaching the rail to the rack: insert the front bracket into the holes in the 1U space as shown. Rotate the rail so that it joins the front bracket.

Attaching the rail to the rack Attaching the rail to the rack

Attaching the rail to the rack

Note: As shown for the right rail above, repeat steps 2 and 3 for the left rail.

Step 4 (optional).

Attaching the rail to the rack: install the flat-head screw on the inside of the outer rail to ensure that it cannot be unlocked. Once the right rail is shown, repeat for the left rail.

Attaching the rail to the rack Attaching the rail to the rack

Attaching the rail to the rack

Note: This step is only necessary if the rail is installed in the rack and transported without the HSM.

Step 5.

Installing the HSM: align the HSM with the rails and slide it in.

Installing HSM Installing HSM

Installing HSM

Note: Support the bottom of the HSM while sliding to ensure proper alignment.