Quantum DXi690 Series, Quick Start Manual

Quantum DXi6802 and DXi690x: Rack Mount Rails Replacement

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April 2016

Replacing the DXi6802 Array or Expansion Module Rails

9

Figure 8  Removing the Array 
or Expansion Module Rails

5

Slide the Array or Expansion Module out of the rack and place it on a level 

surface.

WARNING:

The DXi6802 Array Module (RBOD) and Expansion Module 

(EBOD) weigh 55.6 pounds (25.2 kg) and 54.7 pounds (24.8 

kg) respectively. A minimum of two people are required to lift 

either chassis.

6

For each rail, perform the following steps (see 

Figure 12

):

a

Loosen the adjustment screws on the mounting rail.

b

Remove the screws securing the rear flange of the mounting rail to the 

cabinet.

c

Remove the top front screw on each rail.

d

Contract the support rail and remove rail from the cabinet.

Installing the DXi6802 

Array or Expansion 

Module Rack Mounting 

Rails

To install the replacement DXi6802 Array Module or Expansion Module rack 

mounting rails:

Note:

The rails are designed to accommodate racks with both round and 

square holes. Nut clips are 

not

 needed for racks with square holes.

1

For racks with square holes, replace the set of small spacers on the front and 

rear of the support rail with the large spacers included in the rail kit (see 

Figure 9

).

Note:

You do 

not

 need to replace the spacers if you are using a rack with 

round holes.

Rack mounting holes

Adjustment screws

Mounting rail

Remove the bottom front 

screw BEFORE sliding out 

the module