StarTech.com 4POSTRACK42 User Manual
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Manual Revision: 01/12/2022
User Manual
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42U Adjustable 4 Post Open Frame Server
Rack
SKU#: 4POSTRACK42
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Table of Contents
Product Diagram ....................................................................................3
Package Contents...................................................................................4
Installation ..............................................................................................9
Installing the Casters .............................................................................13
Installing the Levelers ...........................................................................14
Installing the Cable Management Hooks ...........................................15
Grounding the Rack ............................................................................... 16
Mounting Depth Chart .......................................................................... 17
Specications .......................................................................................... 18
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Product Diagram
1Left Vertical Rails (x 2) 5Center Beams (x 4)
2Right Vertical Rails (x 2) 6Top Brackets (x 2)
3Base Brackets (x 2) 15 Leveler Feet (x 4)
4Corner Beams (x 8) 16 Casters (x 4)
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Package Contents
Left Vertical Rails
Qty: Two
Right Vertical Rails
Qty: Two
Base Brackets
Qty: Two
Corner Sections
Qty: Eight
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Center Sections
Qty: Four
Top Brackets
Qty: Two
M8 Bolts
Qty: Fifty
M8 Washers
Qty: Fifty
M6 (10 mm) Wrench
Qty: One
M8 (13 mm) Wrench
Qty: One
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Phillips Head Screwdriver
Qty: One
M6 Cage Nuts
Qty: Fifty
PVC Cup Washers
Qty: Fifty
M6 Phillips Head Screws
Qty: Fifty
Cable Management Hooks
Qty: Twenty Four
Hook Mounting Screws
Qty: Twenty Four
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Casters
Qty: Four
Leveling Feet
Qty: Four
M6 Bolts
Qty: Sixteen
M6 Flat Washers
Qty: Sixteen
M6 Flange Nuts
Qty: Sixteen Grounding Wires
Qty: Four
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M6 Grounding Wire Bolts
Qty: Four
M6 Grounding Wire Lock
Washers
Qty: Four
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Installation
1. Align the Corner Beams (x 2) with the Center Beam, Sliding
the Corner Beams overtop of the Center Beam. The two
Corner Beams should be on top of the Center Beam.
Align the Corner Beams (x 2) with the Center Beam
2. Slide the Corner Beams (x 2), inward along the Center
Beam, to adjust the mounting depth of the Rack.
3. To Adjust the mounting depth align the numbers on the
Center Beam with the rst Rectangular Cutout on the
Corner Beams (x 2). For more mounting depth options see
the Mounting Depth Chart.
Aligning the Rectangular Cutout
Note If you what to achieve a mounting depth of 34” both
of the rst Rectangular Cutouts must be aligned with the
number 6.
4. When you have the mounting depth set, insert the M8 Bolt
(x 8) through the Corner Beams (four per beam), and into
the Center Beam.
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Inserting the M8 Bolt at position 8 and 9
5. On the back on the Center Beam align the M8 Washers (x 8)
with the M8 Bolts inserted in step 4.
6. Use the Wrenches (included) to hold the M8 Washer while
tightening the M8 Bolt. Tighten all M8 Bolts, being careful
not to over-tighten.
7. Align the Left Vertical Rail with the Screw Holes at the
end of the Beam Assembly (which consists of two Corner
Beams and one Center Beam).
Note: The side with the two Screw Holes at the end of the
Left Vertical Rail is the bottom of the Rack.
8. Align the Screw Holes on the Top Bracket with the Screw
Holes on the Left Vertical Rail. Align M8 Washers (x 2) with
the Screw Holes on the end and top of the Top Bracket.
Make sure that the Top Bracket is on the outside or overtop
of the Left Vertical Rail.
9. Insert an M8 Bolt through the end Screw Hole on the Top
Bracket and into the Left Vertical Rail.
10. Insert an M8 Bolt through the top Screw Hole on the Left
Vertical Rail and into the Beam Assembly.
11. Using the included Wrench tighten the M8 Bolts being
careful not to over-tighten.
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Aligning the Top Bracket with the Vertical Rail
12. Align the Screw Holes in the Base Bracket with the Screw
Holes in the Left Vertical Rail.
13. Align the M8 Washers (x 2) with the Screw Holes on the end
and top of the Base Bracket.
14. Insert two M8 Bolts through the end Screw Holes and into
the Left Vertical Rail.
15. Using the Wrench (included), tighten the M8 Bolts, being
careful not to over-tighten.
16. Align the Screw Holes on the Base Bracket with the Screw
Holes on the Left Vertical Rail.
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Aligning the Base Bracket with the Vertical Rail
17. Repeat steps 7 - 17 to install the Right Vertical Bracket, Top,
and Base Brackets.
18. When you have one side assembled repeat steps 7 - 17 to
assemble the other side of the Rack.
Assembled Rack
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Installing the Casters
1. Make sure that the Rack is positioned on it side.
Note: Two people are required for repositioning the Rack.
2. Algin the Mounting Holes on the Casters with the Caster
Mounting Holes on the bottom of the Rack.
3. Insert the M6 Bolts (x 4) through the Flat Washers (x 4).
4. Insert the M6 Bolts and Flat Washers through the Rack and
Caster and into the M6 Flange Nut.
Installing the Casters
5. Use the M6 (10 mm) Wrench to tighten the M6 Bolts.
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Installing the Levelers
1. Make sure that the Rack is positioned on it side.
Note: Two people are required for repositioning the Rack.
2. Algin the Levelers (x 4) with the Leveler Mounting Holes
on the bottom of the Rack.
Installing the Levelers
3. Insert the Levelers into the Leveler Mounting Holes.
Tighten the all four Levelers to the same height so that the
Rack is level.
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Installing the Cable Management Hooks
1. Align the Cable Management Hooks with the Cable
Management Screw Holes along the back of the Rack.
2. Insert a Hook Management Screw though the Rack and
into the Cable Management Hook.
3. Using the Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the Hook
Management Screw being careful not to over-tighten.
Installing the Cable Management Hooks
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Grounding the Rack
1. Thread an M6 Grounding Wire Lock Washer over an M6
Grounding Wire Bolt to completed the M6 Grounding
Wire Bolt Assembly.
2. Insert an M6 Grounding Wire Bolt Assembly through the
Grounding Point, located on a Grounding Wire, and into
the Ground Hole located on the inside of the base of the
Rack and tighten, using the M6 (10 mm) Wrench.
Grounding the Rack
3. Run the Grounding Wire under the Rack’s Frame.
4. Connect the Grounding Wire to an Earth Ground
Connection Point.
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Mounting Depth Chart
Mounting
Depth Numbers Mounting
Depth Numbers
22 in. 0 and 0 32 in. 5 and 5
23 in. 1 and 0 33 in. 5 and 6
24 in. 1 and 1 34 in. 6 and 6
25 in. 1 and 2 35 in. 6 and 7
26 in. 2 and 2 36 in. 7 and 7
27 in. 2 and 3 37 in. 7 and 8
28 in. 3 and 3 38 in. 8 and 8
29 in. 3 and 4 39 in. 8 and 9
30 in. 4 and 4 40 in. 9 and 9
31 in. 4 and 5
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Specications
U Height 42U
Material Steel
Rack Type 4-Post
Frame Type Open Frame
Colour Black
Minimum Mounting
Depth 22 in. (558.8 mm)
Maximum Mounting
Depth 40 in. (1016 mm)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 23.6x80.5x26 in.
(600x2045x662 mm)
Weight 84.9 lb. (38.5 kg)
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