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Mount the ME-X6

SUMMARY This topic guides you through the steps to mount your device on a two-post or four-post rack.

The rack mounting kit shipped with the ME-X6 contains the following parts:

  • Two rail mounting assemblies

  • Four L-brackets

  • Two screws to attach the mounting brackets to the device

  • Four screws to attach the mounting rail assemblies to the rack posts

  • Four conical washers

  • Eight screws to attach the L-brackets to the mounting rail assemblies

  • Eight screws to attach the L-brackets to the rack posts

  • Eight cage nuts

  • Eight square washers

  • Two cable management ties

Figure 1: Rack Mounting Kit Components Rack Mounting Kit Components

Attach the Mounting Rails to a Four-Post Rack

To attach the mounting rails to a four-post rack:
  1. Open the latch on the rear rail of the mounting rail assembly. Align the guide blocks on the rear rail with the rear-post holes. Push the rear rail towards the rear of the rack so that the guide blocks slot into the rear-post holes. Lock the rear latch in place.
    Figure 2: Attach the Rear Mounting Rail Attach the Rear Mounting Rail
  2. Open the latch on the front rail of the mounting rail assembly. Pull the front rail towards the front of the rack so that the guide blocks slot into the front-post holes.
    Figure 3: Attach the Front Mounting Rail Attach the Front Mounting Rail
  3. Use the supplied screws to secure the mounting rails to the rack posts. Lock the front latch in place.
    Use the conical washers in case of a rack with square holes.
    Figure 4: Secure the Mounting Rails Secure the Mounting Rails
  4. Repeat the process for the other mounting rail assembly.

Attach the Mounting Rails to a Two-Post Rack (Center Mount)

To attach the mounting rails to a two-post rack for a center mount:
  1. Pull the latch on the mounting rail assembly and slide out the rear mounting rail.
    Figure 5: Remove the Rear Mounting Rail
  2. Slide the two L-brackets on to the front mounting rail assembly. Make sure that the flanges of the L-brackets face each other.
    Figure 6: Attach the L-Brackets Attach the L-Brackets
  3. Secure the front L-bracket to the mounting rail assembly by using the provided screws.
    Figure 7: Secure the Front L-Bracket Secure the Front L-Bracket
  4. Attach the front and rear L-brackets to the rack post by using the provided screws and washers.
    Figure 8: Attach the L-Brackets to the Rack Attach the L-Brackets to the Rack
  5. Secure the rear L-bracket to the mounting rail assembly by using the provided screws.
    Figure 9: Secure the Rear L-Bracket Secure the Rear L-Bracket
  6. Repeat the process for the other mounting rail assembly.

Attach the Mounting Rails to a Two-Post Rack (Flush Mount)

To attach the mounting rails to a two-post rack for a flush mount:
  1. Pull the latch on the mounting rail assembly and slide out the rear mounting rail.
    Figure 10: Remove the Rear Mounting Rail Remove the Rear Mounting Rail
  2. Slide the L-bracket on the mounting rail assembly so that the flange faces the front of the rack.
    Figure 11: Attach the L-Bracket Attach the L-Bracket
  3. Open the latch on the front rail of the mounting rail assembly. Pull the front rail towards the front of the rack so that the guide blocks slot into the front-post holes. Secure the front rail using the provided screws and conical washers. Lock the latch.
    Figure 12: Attach the Front Mounting Rail Attach the Front Mounting Rail
  4. Secure the L-bracket to the rack post by using the provided screws and washers.
    Figure 13: Attach the L-Bracket to the Rack Post Attach the L-Bracket to the Rack Post
  5. Secure the L-bracket to the mounting rail assembly by using the provided screws.
    Figure 14: Attach the L-Bracket to the Mounting Rail Assembly Attach the L-Bracket to the Mounting Rail Assembly

Attach the Device to the Mounting Rails

Ensure that you have securely installed the mounting rails on the rack.

To install the front bezel on the device, see Install the Front Bezel and Bezel Filter.

The process for attaching the device to the mounting rails is same for all mounting options.

To attach the device to the mounting rails:

  1. Slide out the mounting rails fully. Press the latch and pull to remove the innermost mounting bracket.
    Figure 15: Remove the Mounting Brackets Remove the Mounting Brackets
  2. Align the holes on the mounting bracket with the shoulder screws on the side of the device. Attach the mounting bracket by sliding it towards the rear of the device. Secure the mounting bracket to the device by using the provided screws.
    Figure 16: Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device
  3. Lift the device and position it so that the side mounting brackets are aligned with the mounting rails. Slide the device into the channels of the mounting rails.
    Figure 17: Slide the Device into the Mounting Rails Slide the Device into the Mounting Rails
  4. Tighten the screws on the front flanges of the device to secure it to the rack.
    Figure 18: Secure the Device Secure the Device