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USER MANUAL RK1224WALHM StarTech.com

12U Hinged Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure

RK1224WALHM

Black server cabinet with ventilation grilles and open door (no visible text or labels)

*actual product may vary from photos

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Warning statements

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

Read the entire manual and make sure that you understand the instructions before you start to assemble and use this product.

Wall structures vary, and it is important to make sure that the type of wall structure and mounting hardware that you are using will properly support the mounted equipment. Failure to do so might result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. The wall structure should be capable of supporting at least four times the weight of the mounted equipment.

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.

Before you add equipment to this product, make sure that you have properly assembled, installed, and mounted it to a wall.

When you load equipment into this product, load the heaviest equipment in the bottom section of this product first. Continue loading equipment in a descending order of weight, so that the lighter equipment is installed in the upper sections of this product and the heavier items are on the bottom.

Varningsmeddelanden

Product dimensions....2

Package contents....3

Requirements 3

Ground the enclosure....4

Lock or unlock the front or rear door....5

Remove the side panels ....5

Access your cables ....7

Reverse the front door 8

Adjust the depth of the mounting rails....10

Use the mounting rail tapped holes ....11

Mount the enclosure to the wall....12

Install equipment....13

Technical support....14

Warranty information....14

Introduction

Product diagram

Technical diagram of an electrical cabinet with numbered components for identification

① Front door
② Rear door
③ Horizontal mounting rail
④ Vertical mounting rail
⑤ Cable access cover
⑥ Cable access opening
⑦ Side panel
⑧ Vent

Product dimensions

Package contents

• 1 x wall-mount enclosure
- 1 x 1U shelf
• 1 x roll of hook-and-loop fastener
- 48 x 12-24 cage nuts
- 48 x 12-24 screws
- 2 x door keys
- 2 x side panel keys
• 1 x instruction manual

Requirements

• Phillips type screwdriver
- Appropriate tools and mounting hardware for the type of wall you're using

Requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit www.StarTech.com/RK1224WALHM.

Note: The images in this manual depict RK12WALHM. The only difference between RK12WALHM and this product is the rack height and depth.

Ground the enclosure

Warning! This product must be grounded. Do not use this product without an earth ground connection.

1. Use an M6 screw to attach a grounding wire to the front or rear grounding point on the enclosure.

2. Route the wire under the frame of the enclosure and connect the wire to your facility's earth ground connection. (figure 1)

figure 1

Grounding wire

Lock or unlock the front or rear door

For additional security, the front and rear door of the enclosure can be locked with the provided door keys.

- To lock or unlock the front or rear door of the enclosure, insert one of the provided door keys in the lock on the door and turn the key clockwise or counterclockwise.

Remove the side panels

1. If the side panels are locked, use the provided side panel keys to unlock the panels.
2. Pull the two tabs on the side panel towards the center of the panel. (figure 2)

figure 2

Technical line drawing of a cabinet or enclosure with internal components and directional arrows indicating flow or movement (no text or symbols present)

1. Lift the side panel free from the enclosure. (figure 3)

2. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to remove the other side panel.

figure 3

Line drawing of a server rack cabinet with an open door and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

To put the side panels back on the enclosure, place one of the side panels in the groove at the bottom of the enclosure. Pull the two tabs on the side panel towards the center of the panel, push the top part of the side panel into the enclosure, and release the tabs. Use one of the provided side panel keys to lock the side panel.

Access your cables

There are two cable access covers on the enclosure that you can remove to access and manage your cables.

1. To take off a cable access cover, use a Phillips type screwdriver to remove the two screws on both ends of the cable access cover.
2. Pull the cable access cover away from the enclosure. (figure 4)

To put the cable access cover back on, place the cover over the cable access opening and use a Phillips type screwdriver to insert the screws through the cover and into the enclosure. Tighten the screws.

figure 4

Technical line drawing of a cabinet or enclosure with mounting holes and internal compartments (no text or symbols)

Reverse the front door

To accommodate different rack configurations, you can reverse the front door of the enclosure so that it opens to the left or right of the enclosure. The front door of the enclosure is attached to the enclosure with levers that are located at the top and bottom of the front door.

1. In the top corner of the inside of the front door, pull the lever down and move the top corner of the front door away from the enclosure.
2. In the bottom corner of the inside of the front door, pull the lever up and remove the front door from the enclosure. (figure 5)
3. Flip the front door so that the levers are located on the opposite side.

figure 5

Technical diagram showing installation of an open server cabinet with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or connection.

1. Position the front door so that the top and bottom levers are aligned with the washers located in the hinge area of the enclosure.
2. In the top corner of the front door, pull the lever down and release it into the washer and hole in the enclosure.
3. In the bottom corner of the front door, pull the lever up and release it into the washer and hole in the enclosure. (figure 6)

figure 6

Technical line drawing of a server cabinet with mounting holes and a close-up view of the door (no text or symbols)

Adjust the depth of the mounting rails

The mounting rails come preinstalled in the enclosure but you can adjust the mounting rails to accommodate different sizes of equipment. Both the front and back set of mounting rails can be adjusted independently in 3/4 inch (20 mm) increments.

Warning! Do not attempt to adjust the mounting rails when equipment is installed in the enclosure. Remove the equipment first before you adjust the mounting rails.

1. Each of the mounting rails is connected to the enclosure with a screw and cage nut in the upper and lower corners of the mounting rail. Use a Phillips type screwdriver to remove the screws and cage nuts from the mounting rails.
2. Install the cage nuts at the desired depth.
3. Slide the mounting rail to the depth of the cage nuts and use a Phillips type screwdriver to install and tighten the screws that you removed in step 1. (figure 7)

figure 7

Line drawing of an open server rack cabinet with blue circular arrows indicating internal structure (no text or symbols)

Use the mounting rail tapped holes

The mounting rails come preinstalled in the enclosure but you can adjust the mounting rails so that you can use the tapped holes to install your equipment.

Warning! Do not attempt to adjust the mounting rails when equipment is installed in the enclosure. Remove the equipment first before you adjust the mounting rails.

1. Each of the mounting rails is connected to the enclosure with a screw and cage nut in the upper and lower corners of the mounting rail. Use a Phillips type screwdriver to remove the screws and cage nuts from the mounting rails.
2. Change the location of the mounting rails so that the sides of the rails with the tapped holes are facing the front door. (figure 8)
3. To reattach the mounting rails to the enclosure, use a Phillips type screwdriver to install and tighten the screws that you removed in step 1.

figure 8

Line drawing of an open industrial electrical cabinet with cooling fins and ventilation grilles (no text or symbols)

Mount the enclosure to the wall

Warning! Remove all equipment from the enclosure before you attempt to mount the enclosure to the wall.

Warning! Wall structures vary and it is important to make sure that the type of wall structure and mounting hardware that you are using will properly support the mounted equipment. Failure to do so might result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. The wall structure should be capable of supporting at least four times the weight of the mounted equipment.

The RK1224WALHM weighs 64 lb. (29 kg) and can hold up to 198 lb. (90 kg) in weight.

Warning! If you lack the necessary expertise to attach this product to the wall that you're using, contact a construction professional to install the enclosure or to provide specific mounting instructions for your wall structure.

The number of mounting holes on the rear door of the enclosure will vary depending on the model of your enclosure. Each mounting hole can accommodate an M8, M10, 5/16", or 3/8" bolt.

- Follow the appropriate steps for the type of wall that you're attaching the enclosure to and attach the enclosure to the wall.

Caution! The enclosure is extremely heavy and you should not attempt to lift and hang the enclosure without the assistance of other people.

Install equipment

Warning! Do not add equipment to the enclosure until the enclosure is securely attached to the wall.

Warning! When you load equipment into this enclosure, load the heaviest equipment in the bottom section of this enclosure first. Continue loading equipment in a descending order of weight, so that the lighter equipment is installed in the upper sections of this enclosure and the heavier items are on the bottom.

This enclosure comes with cage nuts and screws but the equipment you're installing may come with mounting hardware. Consult the documentation that came with the equipment to determine the best mounting hardware that you should use and how you should install it.

1. Decide where in the enclosure you want to install the equipment and insert the cage nuts in the mounting rails.
2. Line up the mounting holes on the equipment with the cage nuts.
3. Insert the screws through the mounting holes on the equipment and into the cage nuts.

Technical support

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Warranty information

This product is backed by a five-year warranty.

StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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