Table of contents
1 System overview ..................................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................5
Benefits .................................................................................................................................................................................5
2 Rack enclosure features ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Enclosure specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 7
PowerEdge 2420 rack enclosures .................................................................................................................................. 9
Rack interior features ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Thermal and airflow features ..........................................................................................................................................18
5 Installing rack enclosures ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Adjustable mounting posts ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Dell ReadyRails and ReadyRails II ................................................................................................................................... 19
Cable management arm (CMA) ..................................................................................................................................... 21
6 Rack kit accessories ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Thermal solutions ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Power solutions ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Management solutions ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Additional accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Accessory compatibility table ........................................................................................................................................ 27
7 Rack packaging options .................................................................................................................................................. 28
8 Mechanical drawings ....................................................................................................................................................... 29
Regulatory certifications .......................................................................................................................... 36
Documentation and resources .............................................................................................................. 37
Tables
Benefits....................................................................................................................................................................5
Basic rack specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Blanking panel options ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Additional resources .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Figures
Figure 3. Front view and features ..................................................................................................................................... 10
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PowerEdge Rack Enclosures Technical Guide