StarTech.com 4POSTRACK8U User Manual

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Manual Revision: 01/25/2021

User Manual

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Warning Statements

• Makesurethatyouassemblethisproductaccordingtotheinstructions.

• Donotexceedtheweightcapacityofthisproduct.Overloadingthis

productmightresultininjuryorpropertydamage.Thisproductcan

supportthefollowingweight:Stationary=1200lb.(544kg)Rolling=

660lb.(300kg).

• Thisproductisintendedforindooruseonlyandshouldnotbeused

outdoors.

• Thisenclosureisextremelyheavy.Neverattempttomoveorliftthis

enclosurewithoutassistance.

• Tippinghazard!Extendingmultiplecomponentsfromthisenclosure

increasesthechancethattheenclosurewilltipover.Toavoidthisrisk,

donotextendmorethanonecomponentfromtheenclosure.

• Donotplaceanyitemsonthisenclosureanddonotstacktheenclosure

ontopofanotherenclosure.

• Keepliquidawayfromthisenclosure.

• Makesurethatyouinstalltheenclosureinanareathatcanhandlethe

combinedweightoftheenclosureandtheequipmentthatyouintend

toplaceinsideoftheenclosure.

• Thisproductrequiresanearthgroundconnection.Donotusethis

productwithoutanearthgroundconnection.

Varningar

• Setillattdumonterarproduktenienlighetmedinstruktionerna.

• Överskridinteproduktensviktkapacitet.Överbelastningavdenna

produktkanledatillskadorellerskadorpåegendom.Dennaprodukt

kanstödjaföljandevikt:stationär:544kgrullande:300kg.

• Produktenärendastavseddföranvändninginomhusochskainte

användasutomhus.

• Dettaskåpärextremttungt.Försökaldrigyttapåskåpetellerlyftadet

utanhjälp.

• Riskförvältning!Attförlängaerakomponenterfråndettaskåpökar

riskenförattdetvälter.Förlänginteeränenkomponentfrånskåpet

förattundvikarisk.

• Placeraintesakerovanpåskåpetochställinteskåpetovanpåettannat

skåp.

• Hållvätskorbortafrånskåpet.

• Setillattduinstallerarskåpetpåenplatssomkanhanteraden

kombineradeviktenavskåpetochutrustningensomdutänkerplacera

inuti.

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• Produktenbehöverenjordadanslutning.Användinteproduktenutan

enjordadanslutning.

Avertissements

• Assemblezceproduitconformémentauxinstructions.

• Nedépassezpaslacapacitépondéraledeceproduit.Unesurcharge

deceproduitpeutentraînerdesdommagescorporelsoumatériels.Ce

produitpeutsupporterlepoidssuivant,stationnaire=544kg,roulant

=300kg.

• Ceproduitestuniquementdestinéàuneutilisationenintérieuretne

doitpasêtreutiliséàl’extérieur.

• Cerackdeserveurestextrêmementlourd.Netentezjamaisdele

déplaceroudelesouleversansaide.

• Risquedebasculement!L’extensiondeplusieurscomposantsàpartir

durackdeserveuraugmentelerisquedebasculement.Pouréviterce

risque,n’étendezpasplusd’uncomposantàpartirdurackdeserveur.

• Neplacezaucunobjetsurcerackdeserveuretn’empilezpasleracksur

unautrerack.

• N’approchezaucunliquidedurackdeserveur.

• Veillezàinstallerlerackdeserveurdansunendroitpouvantsupporter

lepoidscombinéduracketdeséquipementsquevouscomptezplacer

àl’intérieur.

• Ceproduitnécessiteunraccordementàlaterre.N’utilisezpasce

produitsansraccordementàlaterre.

Warnhinweise

• BeachtenSiebeiderMontagediesesProduktsdie

Montageanweisungen.

• ÜberschreitenSienichtdieTragfähigkeitdiesesProdukts.Das

ÜberladendiesesProduktskannzuVerletzungenoderSachschäden

führen.DiesesProduktkanndasfolgendeGewichttragen:Stationär=

544kg,rollend=300kg.

• DiesesProduktistnurzumGebrauchinInnenräumenvorgesehenund

solltenichtimFreienverwendetwerden.

• DiesesGehäuseistextremschwer.VersuchenSieniemals,dieses

GehäuseohneHilfezubewegenoderanzuheben.

• Kippgefahr!DasAusziehenmehrererKomponentenausdiesem

GehäuseerhöhtdieChance,dassdasGehäuseumkippt.Umdieszu

vermeiden,ziehenSieniemalsmehralseineKomponenteausdiesem

Gehäuseaus.

• PlatzierenSiekeineGegenständeaufdemGehäuseundstapelnSiedas

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GehäusenichtaufeinemanderenGehäuse.

• HaltenSieFlüssigkeitenvondiesemGehäusefern.

• VergewissernSiesich,dassderUntergrund,aufdemdasGehäuse

aufgestelltwird,inderLageist,dasGesamtgewichtdesGehäusesund

derGeräte,dieSiedarinplatzierenmöchten,zutragen.

• DiesesProdukterforderteinenSchutzleiteranschluss.VerwendenSie

dasProduktnichtohneeinenSchutzleiteranschluss.

Dichiarazioni di avvertenza

• AssicurarsidiAssemblareilprodottosecondoleistruzioni.

• Nonsuperarelacapacitàdicaricomassimodiquestoprodottoonde

evitaredanniolesioniallaproprietà.Questoprodottoe’ingradodi

supportareilpesoriportato,Statico=544kg,Dinamico=300kg.

• Ilprodottoèdestinatoall’usoinambientiinterni.Senesconsiglia

l’impiegoinambientiesterni.

• Ilboxesternoèmoltopesante.Nontentaredispostarloosollevarlo

senzaassistenza.

• Pericolodiribaltamento!L’estensionedipiùcomponentidalbox

esternoaumentailrischiodiribaltamentodelboxesterno.Perevitare

questorischio,nonestenderepiùdiuncomponentedalboxesterno.

• Noncollocareoggettisulboxesternoenonimpilareunboxesterno

sopraunaltro.

• Tenereilboxesternolontanodailiquidi.

• Assicurarsidiinstallarloinunpuntochepossasorreggereilpeso

combinatodelboxesternoedell’apparecchiaturachesiintende

collocarealsuointerno.

• Ilprodottorichiedeunamessaaterra.Nonutilizzareilprodottoin

assenzadiunamessaaterra.

Mensagens de aviso

• Certique-sedequemontaesteprodutodeacordocomasinstruções.

• Nãoexcedaacapacidadedepesodesteproduto.Sobrecarregareste

produtopoderesultaremferimentosoudanosàpropriedade.Este

produtopodesuportaroseguintepeso:estacionário:544kg.Rolando:

300kg.

• Esteprodutodestina-seapenasaumautilizaçãonointeriorenãodeve

serutilizadonoexterior.

• Estacaixaéextremamenteresistente.Nuncatentemoveroulevantar

estacaixasemassistência.

• Perigodequeda!Estendervárioscomponentesdestacaixaaumentaa

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probabilidadedestacaixacair.Paraevitaresterisco,nãoexpandirmais

deumcomponentedestacaixa.

• Nãocolocarnenhumartigonestacaixaenãoempilharacaixaemcima

deoutracaixa.

• Manterlíquidosafastadosdestacaixa.

• Certique-sedequeinstalaacaixanumaáreaquepodesuportaro

pesocombinadodacaixaeoequipamentoquepretendecolocar

dentrodacaixa.

• Esteprodutorequerumaligaçãoàterra.Nãoutilizeesteprodutosem

umaligaçãoàterra.

Advertencias de uso

• Asegúresedeensamblaresteproductosegúnlasinstrucciones.

• Noexcedalacapacidaddecargadeesteproducto.Elsobrecargarlo

puedeocasionarlesionesydañosenpropiedad.Esteproductopuede

soportarelsiguientepeso,Estacionario=544kgRodante=300kg.

• Elusodeesteproductoessoloparainterioresynodebeutilizarseen

exteriores.

• Lacajaesextremadamentepesada.Nuncaintentemoveroalzaresta

cajasinladebidaasistenciadeotrapersona.

• ¡Peligrodevuelco!Añadiraestacajavarioscomponentesaumentalas

posibilidadesdepeligrodevuelcodelacaja.Paraevitardichoriesgo,

noañadamásqueunsolocomponente.

• Nocoloqueningúnelementoencimadelacajaynoapilelacaja

encimadeotracaja.

• Mantengacualquierlíquidolejosdelacaja.

• Asegúresedeinstalarlacajaenunáreaquetengacapacidadpara

soportarelpesocombinadodelacajayelequipoquevaainstalar

dentrodelamisma.

• Esteproductorequiereconexiónatierra.Noutiliceesteproductosin

conexiónatierra.

Waarschuwingen

• Zorgdatuditproductvolgensdeinstructiesinelkaarzet.

• Overschrijddemaximalecapaciteitvanditproductniet.Overbelasting

Demaximalegewichtscapaciteitmagnietoverschredenworden.

Overbelastingkankanletselofschadetotgevolghebben.Ditproduct

kanhetvolgendegewichtondersteunen,stationair=544kg.rollend=

300kg.

• Ditproductisalleenbedoeldvoorbinnengebruikenmagnietbuiten

wordengebruikt.

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• Dezebehuizingisenormzwaar.Probeernooitdezebehuizingte

verplaatsenofoptetillenzonderhulp.

• Kantelgevaar!Wanneermeerderecomponentenuitdezebehuizing

steken,bestaatdekansdatdezezalkantelen.Omditrisicote

voorkomen,magnietmeerdanééncomponentuitdebehuizing

steken.

• Plaatsgeenvoorwerpenopdezebehuizingenstapeldebehuizingniet

opeenanderebehuizing.

• Houdvloeistofuitdebuurtvandezebehuizing.

• Zorgdatudebehuizinginstalleertopeenplaatsdiegeschiktisvoor

hetgecombineerdegewichtvandebehuizingendeapparatuurdieu

indebehuizingwiltplaatsen.

• Ditproductvereisteengeaardeverbinding.Gebruikditproductniet

zondereengeaardeverbinding.

注意

• 必ず取扱説明書に従って本製品の組み立てを行って下さい。

• 本製品で定められた可搬重量を超えないようにして下さい。規定された

重量を超えた場合、怪我や物的損害が発生することがあります。本製品

は次の可搬重量に対応していいます。[キャスター静止時]＝544kg、[キ

ャスター動作時]＝300kg

• 本製品は、室内での使用を想定しています。戸外では使用しないで下さ

い。

• 本製品は、非常に重いエンクロージャです。絶対に一人で持ち上げたり

動かしたりしないで下さい。

• 転倒注意！本製品から複数のコンポーネントが突き出した状態にしてお

くとエンクロージャが転倒する恐れがあります。転倒リスクを回避するた

めに、エンクロージャからはコンポーネントが突き出ないようにして下

さい。

• 本製品の上に何も載せないで下さい。複数のエンクロージャを重ねて設

置しないで下さい。

• 液体物をエンクロージャに近づけないようにして下さい。

• エンクロージャ自身と中に積載する装置の総重量に耐えられるエリアに

設置して下さい。

• この製品にはアースが必要です。アース接続をしていない状態で本製品

を使用しないでください。

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Table of Contents

Compliance Statements ........................................................................i

Warning Statements ..............................................................................ii

Product Diagram ....................................................................................1

Expanded View........................................................................................................................................... 1

Package Contents...................................................................................2

Requirements .........................................................................................7

Installation ..............................................................................................7

Set the Mounting Depth ........................................................................................................................ 7

Assemble the Rack .................................................................................................................................... 9

Install the Leveling Feet .......................................................................................................................... 13

Install the Casters ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Install the Cable Management Hooks ............................................................................................... 14

Ground the Rack ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Operation ................................................................................................16

Adjust the Leveling Feet ......................................................................................................................... 16

Warranty Information ............................................................................ 17

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Product Diagram

Expanded View

1Left Vertical Rails (x 2) 5Center Sections (x 4)

2Right Vertical Rails (x 2) 6Top Brackets (x 2)

3Base Brackets (x 2) 18 Casters (x 4)

4Corner Sections (x 8) 19 Leveling Feet (x 4)

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Package Contents

Left Vertical Rail

Qty: 2

Right Vertical Rail

Qty: 2

Base Bracket

Qty: 2

Corner Section

Qty: 8

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Center Section

Qty: 4

Top Bracket

Qty: 2

M8 Bolt

Qty: 50

M8 Washer

Qty: 50

10 mm Wrench

Qty: 1

13 mm Wrench

Qty: 1

Phillips Head Screwdriver

Qty: 1

M6 Cage Nuts

8U/12U/15U/18U Qty: 24

25U Qty: 32

42U Qty: 50

M6 Plastic Washers

8U/12U/15U/18U Qty: 24

25U Qty: 32

42U Qty: 50

M6 Phillips Head Screw

8U/12U/15U/18U Qty: 24

25U Qty: 32

42U Qty: 50

Cable Management Hooks

8U/12U Qty: 4

15U/18U Qty: 8

25U Qty: 12

42U Qty: 24

Hook Mounting Screws

8U/12U Qty: 4

15U/18U Qty: 8

25U Qty: 12

42U Qty: 24

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Casters

Qty: 4

Leveling Feet

Qty: 4

M6 Screws

Qty: 18

M6 Flat Washers

Qty: 18

M6 Flange Nut

Qty: 18 Grounding Wires

Qty: 4

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M6 Grounding Wire Bolts

Qty: 4

M6 Grounding Wire Lock

Washers

Qty: 4

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Requirements

For the latest requirements please visit

www.startech.com/4POSTRACKxxU.

• Pliers (sold separately)

• 14 mm Wrench (sold separately)

• Two People (for assembly)

• Earth Ground Connection

• (Optional) Spirit/Bubble Level (sold separately)

Installation

Note: Two people are required for the Rack assembly.

Set the Mounting Depth

1. Align the Corner Sections (x 2) with the Center Sections

(x1) and slide the Corner Sections overtop of the Center

Sections. (Figure 1)

2. Determine the maximum required mounting depth for the

Rack Mountable Equipment. Review the Mounting Depth

Chart to determine the Setting Numbers that are required

for the application.

Figure 1

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Mounting Depth Chart

Mounting

Depth

Setting

Numbers

Mounting

Depth

Setting

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

3. Slide the Corner Sections (x 2), inward along the Center

Sections (x1), and align the Setting Numbers on the Center

Sections with the rst Rectangular Cutout on the Corner

Sections (x 2). (Figure 2)

Figure 2

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4. Insert eight M8 Bolts through eight M8 Washers and into

the holes in the Corner Sections (x2) and Center Sections.

(Figure 3)

5. Tighten the M8 Bolts on the Centre Section Assembly

using the 13 mm Wrench.

Assemble the Rack

1. Place one Left Vertical Rail and Right Vertical Rail on the

ground so that they are parallel to one another.

Note: The rack height numbers should be facing outwards

and up.

2. Insert one Center Section Assembly between the bottom

of the Left Vertical Rail and the Right Vertical Rail. Ensure

the holes in the ends of the Center Section Assembly align

with the holes in the bottom of the Left Vertical Rail and

the Right Vertical Rail.

Note: The Setting Numbers on the Center Section

Assembly should be facing the ground.

3. Lift a Base Bracket so that it is vertical and align the two

holes in the side with the two holes in the Vertical Rail and

Center Section Assembly.

Figure 3

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4. Insert two M8 Bolts through two M8 Washers and into the

holes in the Base Bracket, Vertical Rails, and the Center

Section Assembly. Repeat for the other side of the Base

Bracket. (Figure 4)

5. Tighten the M8 Bolts using the 13 mm Wrench.

6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to install the second Base Bracket.

7. Lift the current assembly of parts upright.

Figure 4

8. Slide a second Center Section Assembly between the other

side of the Base Brackets. (Figure 5)

Note: The Setting Numbers on the Center Section

Assembly should be facing the outside of the Rack.

9. Slide the Left Vertical Rail between the Base Bracket and

the Center Section Assembly.

Note: The rack height numbers on the Left Vertical Rail

should be facing upright.

10. Insert two M8 Bolts through two M8 Washers and into the

holes in the Base Bracket that align with the Vertical Rails

and the Center Section Assembly.

11. Tighten the M8 Bolts using the 13 mm Wrench.

12. Repeat steps 9 to 11 to install the Right Vertical Rail.

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Figure 5

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13. Slide a Center Section Assembly between the top of the

Vertical Rails on the left-hand side of the Rack.

14. Slide a Center Section Assembly between the top of the

Vertical Rails on the right-hand side of the Rack.

15. Place one Top Bracket on the top front side of the Rack.

(Figure 6)

16. Place a second Top Bracket on the top rear side of the Rack.

17. Insert eight M8 Bolts through eight M8 Washers and into

the holes in the Top Brackets and the tops of the Vertical

Rails. (Figure 7)

18. Tighten the M8 Bolts using the 13 mm Wrench.

Figure 6

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Install the Leveling Feet

Note: Flip the Rack onto its side to complete this step.

1. Insert the four Leveling Feet into the four holes located in

the bottom of each Base Bracket.

2. Tighten each one of the Leveling Feet by hand, or with a 14

mm Wrench. (Figure 8)

Install the Casters

Notes: Flip the Rack onto its side to complete this step.

Two people may be required to complete this step.

1. Align the four holes in a Caster with the four holes in the

bottom of the Rack.

Figure 7

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2. Insert four M6 Screws through four M6 Flat Washers and

down through the holes in the Rack

3. Thread four M6 Flange Nuts onto the M6 Screws. (Figure 8)

4. Hold the M6 Screws with the Pliers and tighten the M6

Flange Nuts with the 10 mm Wrench.

Note: The M6 Screws will freely rotate if they are not held to

prevent rotation.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the three remaining Casters.

Install the Cable Management Hooks

1. Align the Cable Management Hooks with the Cable

Mounting Screw Holes along the back of the Rack.

2. Insert a Hook Mounting Screw though the Rack and into

the Cable Management Hook. (Figure 9)

Figure 8

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3. Using the Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the Hook

Mounting Screw, being careful not to over-tighten.

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the remaining Cable

Management Hooks.

Ground the Rack

1. Insert an M6 Screw through the Grounding Point on the

Grounding Wire and into the Ground Hole located on the

bottom of the Rack. (Figure 10)

2. Run the Grounding Wire under the Rack’s Frame.

3. Connect the Grounding Wire to an Earth Ground

Connection.

Figure 9

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Operation

Adjust the Leveling Feet

Unscrew the Levelling Feet by hand and with a 14 mm

Wrench, until all four Levelling Feet are set to the same height

and pressed rmly against the oor.

Note: Use a Spirit/Bubble Level to ensure the Rack is level.

Figure 10

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two-year warranty.

For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer

to www.startech.com/warranty.

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of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions

contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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