Installing the support rails: 2145-CG8 or 2145-CF8

Install the support rails that hold the 2145-CG8 or 2145-CF8 in the rack.

1. Verify that you have all the items that you need for installing the support rails and that you have identified the front of each rail.
   • Slide rail (left)
   • Slide rail (right)
   • M6 screws (quantity 4)
2. Open the rear-slide-rail hooks, as shown in Figure 1.
   Figure 1. Opening the rear slide-rail hooks

   
   Note: The maximum distance between the front and the rear EIA rails of the rack is 810 mm (31.9 in.).

   Each slide rail is marked with either an R (right) or an L (left). Select one of the slide rails and pull the rear bracket all the way back. If a thumbscrew is installed in the slide rail, remove it.

3. Install the rear end of the slide rails, as shown in Figure 2.
   Figure 2. Installing the rear end of the slide rails

   

   From the front of the rack, line up the two pins on the rear of the slide rail in the selected U on the rear of the rack. Push the rails so that the pins go into the holes and slide the rails into the rack to lock the rear of the slide rails into the rack.

4. Prepare the front end of the slide rails, as shown in Figure 3.
   Figure 3. Preparing the front end of the slide rails

   

   Push the blue button to allow the latch to slide forward. Then pull the slide rail forward and pull the latch on the front of the rail in the U on the front of the rack. Adjust the length of the rail.

5. Install the front end of the slide rails, as shown in Figure 4.
   Figure 4. Installing the front end of the slide rails

   

   Press the blue button to release the bracket. Push the front latch in all the way. Make sure the latch is fully engaged.

6. Install the other rail in the same manner.