Adding Dell PowerEdge Servers to a Rack

Question

I have 2 Dell PowerEdge machines and I would like to add them to a rack. I'm confused on what type of rack I need to mount these. If I want to use the rails, do I need a special Dell cabinet? I was thinking about just buying a 2 post 25U open frame rack and mounting them and my other hardware on that. Would I have to have the rails for each poweredge for this to work? Or could I just set them on the bottom and then screw in the threaded screws thumb screws into the rack? I don't really care if the servers can slide out. Do I have to have the rails to mount them in any kind of a rack or just ones that are designed to have the servers slide out?

DELL-Manfred W · Accepted Answer

Yes, that is a 2-post rack.

Yes, you will need to find 2-post rails for both of your servers. Since you will be using Tripp Lite rack I would suggest Dell versa rails. Versa rail is compatible for 2-post and 4-post racks.

Bottom line, get either 2-post rail or versa rail for the servers for your 2-post rack.

Let us know how it goes.

DELL-Manfred W · Answer

Hi Raptor Could you tell us what model are your 2 Dell PowerEdge servers? Thanks.

Raptor_45 · Answer

Hi, I'm using a 1750 and a 2650.

DELL-Manfred W · Answer

Thanks for the info.

Basically I'm not sure what server rack do you have but both servers support 2-post and 4-post rack. Check out this manual for both servers' rack installation guide:- ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_ser_stor_net/esuprt_poweredge/poweredge-1750_Setup%20Guide_en-us.pdf

Let us know how it goes.

Raptor_45 · Answer

Hi, we are planning on using this rack: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842111205

From what I understand, I need to find Dell PowerEdge rail kits that are for 2 post racks correct? I've found kits that say versatile rails and rapid rails. Those are for 4 post setups correct? I found some Dell rail kits (one for the 1750 and the other for the 2650) for sale that say on the box they are for 2 post setups. These should work with this 2 post rack right? Do I need specific rail kits or would any old rapid rail kit for a 1750/2650 work on the rack?

Thanks again!

Raj Netrack · Answer

2 post rail is most suitable 2 post rack. It better to choose the same. Thanks you Manfred for your best suggestions on this.

prudentdevices · Answer

Please tell me the model of the dell 2 power edge server. Thank You

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