ASUS AIL User Manual
Getting Started
The ASUS rail kit is specially designed for the AS-30 tower chassis. With
the rails, you can mount your chassis on a 19” rack with EIA rack hole
spacing to improve access to the server, disk arrays, RAID controllers,
and other hardware. This manual will go over the installation of the rails
step by step.
I. Checklist
2 Three-section Rails
4 Rail Holders
2 Rack Mount Brackets
Several Screws
II. Requirements
The AS-30 chassis and the rails can only fit on a 19-inch wide rack that is
more than 5U (8.75” or 222.25mm) in height and 31.5” (800mm) in depth.
III. Caution
When handling the three-section rails, be aware that the inner rails
may slide out and hurt you.
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IV. Symbols
Symbols are used to aid you in using this installation guide. The symbols
and their meanings are given below.
STEP: Actions to complete a task
SCREW DRIVER: Tools required to complete a task
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task
IMPORTANT: Information that must be followed to complete a task
V. Components
The following is a picture of the checklist items.
Rack Mount Bracket
Three-section Rail
Rail Holder
Screw
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Installation Procedure
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T op Panel
Chassis
Stabilizers
1. Remove the
Top Panel
Each rail has a removable section that must be attached to the
top or bottom of the chassis. Before doing so, remove the top
panel and chassis stabilizers.
Top Panel Screws
The top panel is secured by two
screws at the back of the chassis. To open the top panel, remove the screws with a screwdriver.
2. Remove the
Screw Holes
Chassis
Stabilizers
Remove the four screws that secure the chassis stabilizers.
Chassis
Stabilizer
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Installation Procedure
3. Remove the Top
Handle Cover
T op Handle Cover
Remove the top handle cover as
shown.
The top and bottom handles
make it easier to mount and pull
out the chassis. When using the
system independently, you may
want to install the top handle
cover for cosmetics.
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Press the clamp to release the
first section of the rail.
4. Release the
First Section of
the Rail
The first (narrowest) section of the
rail should be attached to the chassis. The other two (middle and last)
sections, always held together, will
be used on the rack later.
To release the first section of the
First Section
NOTE: The clamp prevents the first section of the rail from sepa-
rating from the other two sections. To detach a well-mounted chassis
from the rack, you must release the first section of the rail by performing the above step as illustrated.
Middle Section
rail, slide it out until a clamp can
be seen. Press the clamp as shown.
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