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May 6th, 2009 12:00

iStarUSA Rack

I recently purchased an R200 server with "Rack Chassis w/Rapid Rails forDell, HPQ or other Square HoleRacks, PE1750"

When I got onsite I discovered they were using an IStarUSA WO42AB rack http://www.istarusa.com/server_cabinet/open_frame_rack/45u/wo45ab.aspx -45u equivilent the 42u rack was discontinued.

At this point I'm running into three problems;

  1. The distance between the front of the front post and the back of the rear post is 17". The rails are made to accomodate a 28"-29" distance between the front and rear mount.
  2. Because of post construction (image here) the locking clips do not fit properly. They can be accomodated by the inner set of holes on each post but these only have a 10 3/4" distance between them.
  3. The server chasis is made attached cams designed  to drop into rails supplied with the rails.

So my rails won't work with my rack and my server can't be attached to third party rails. At this point I can only see one option. Purchase a nonsliding tray made for the rack and place the server on it. I am open to suggestions or if a dell tech knows a rail kit that would work in this situation please let me know

Thanks

Mike

 

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    Posted May 7th, 2009 07:00

    I'd suggest to check with iStarUSA to see what kind of rail solutions they offer for the Dell Poweredge R200.

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    Posted May 7th, 2009 09:00

    Thanks,

    I actually forwarded the same information to iStarUSA when I posted this. So far no reply but a follow up call is on the aggenda.

    Mike

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    Posted May 11th, 2009 14:00

    You have two issues, installation depth and an obstruction caused by the shape of your rack post.  Both of these can be easily resolved with a set of adapter brackets.  This solution will allow  you to use your Dell Rail Kits.  

    The first bracket that you will need is 9.7" long, P/N: 2UBRK-000C-6.  The second bracket that you will need is 2" long, P/N: 2UBRK-200-FULL. 

    Your Rack is 17" deep + 9.7" + 2" = 28.7" of installation depth wich is within the range of your Dell Rail Kit.  These brackets will also bypass the obstruction points on your rack.  The one issue is that your server is not centered in your rack.  There are other bracket options that will get it closer to center, but this combination is the most simple solution.  

    Give me a call if you have any questions.

     

    Will Beene