Rails for Poweredge R340

Question

Generally when replacing PowerEdge servers I can reuse the previous generation's sliding rails. However these R340s are giving me problems as they don't appear to be compatible to anything. I found the DellEMC Enterprise Systems Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix which tells me that A12 rails are compatible. So we bought the A12 rails but they have the same problem as the previous rails I was using for the R320s. The new R340s have their first mount point set back from the front. So when I place the server in the rails they end up sticking out of the front of the server cabinet.   What rails are compatible with PowerEdge R340 servers? Thank you.

Jackdoor · Accepted Answer

Just went back to the server room and tried again and I realise now the rails are spring loaded and you need to push them back until the server clips into the rack. So mystery solved.

brianlee101 · Answer

I seem to be having the same problem that you experienced .  The R340 is sticking out about 2 to 3 inches when using the A12 sliding rails.  Are you saying that you just pushed harder on the R340 to get it to slide back into the rack?

Sandro.P · Answer

Hello, we have the same problem. Pushing harder don't fix it.

DELL-Marco B · Answer

Hello, please can you provide more details, which rails are you using? It is a new installation?  And we are still talking for a PowerEdge R340? Thanks

Sandro.P · Answer

Hello Marco, Dell provided us A12 rails with the R340XL. And yes it is a new installation.

DELL-Marco B · Answer

Can you confirm the part number of the rails that has arrived? Also some photos of the installation? Thanks

Sandro.P · Answer

The problem is solved for us please see: https://www.dell.com/community/Rack-Servers/PowerEdge-R340-A12-ReadyRails-II-Server-Rack-Installation/td-p/8215218/page/2   The A8 rails are suitable for us

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