Rack-mounting IOTA

IOTA 100 CORE can be mounted in a rack of standard 19“ width, using the provided rack mounting kit. The provided rail set fits a rack between 26” and 33.5“ deep.

The chassis comes with two sets of rack rails, one for each side of the chassis. Each set consists of two sections: a two-part inner chassis rail that secures directly to the chassis, and a two-part outer rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself.

The front inner rails are pre-attached and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. The provided rear inner rails can be attached by sliding them on the sides of the chassis until the release tab is engaged, and securing them using the provided screws.



The outer rail can be assembled by aligning the round hole on the front outer rail with the peg on the rear outer rail, then sliding the rear rail such that the peg is secured in the track on the front rail.





Note: Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.

Warning: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull the system from a rack only.

Each end of the assembled outer rail includes a bracket with square pegs to fit into the rack holes. If the rack holes are round, these brackets can be removed in order use screws to secure the rail to the rack instead.



Outer rail installation:

1. Align the square pegs on the front end of the rail with the square holes on the front of the rack. Push the rail into the rack until the release latch snaps into place, securing the rail to the rack. Keep the rail horizontal.
2. Adjust the rail to reach just past the full depth of your rack.
3. Align the square pegs on the rear end of the rail to the holes on the rack and push the rail into the rack until the release latch snaps into place, securing the rail to the rack.
4. Repeat the procedure for the other outer rail assembly.

Note: Figure is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers to the bottom of a rack first.

Warning: The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before sliding the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

Once the inner rails are attached to the chassis and outer rails to the rack, you can install the unit.

1. Align the rear of the chassis with the front of the outer rails on the rack.
2. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). When the unit has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking tabs click into position.
3. (Optional) Insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the unit to the rack.

Caution! It is dangerous for a single person to off-load the heavy chassis from the rack without assistance. Be sure to have sufficient assistance supporting the chassis when removing it from the rack. Use a lift.

1. If necessary, loosen the thumb screws on the front of the chassis that hold it in the rack.
2. Pull the chassis forward out the front of the rack until it stops.
3. Press the release latches on each of the inner rails downward simultaneously and continue to pull the chassis forward and out of the rack.

To install the server into a telco or post-style rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four in total).

1. Determine how far the server will extend out from the front of the rack. The chassis should be positioned so that the weight is balanced between front and back.
2. Attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of the rack.
3. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to the rack.