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+= Rack Mounting Equipment =\r
+\r
+We will need rack mounting equipment that matches the racks at our colo facility.  Below are some notes on Dell rail kits:\r
+\r
+== About DELL Rail Kits: ==\r
+\r
+DELL has three styles of rail kits for more options when mounting your DELL\r
+server into a rack. All rail kits will ONLY work with DELL servers and will\r
+not work with any other brand of server and will not work on generic\r
+servers. If you have a server that is not made by DELL, contact the server's\r
+manufacturer for help with installation in a rack.\r
+\r
+=== RAPID RAILS ===\r
+Rapid Rails are for use with DELL Cabinet racks these are also referred to\r
+as "quick connect" rail kits. They employ square tab-style connectors to\r
+install in the rack. These rails can be used with other standard 19" four\r
+post cabinet racks with standard square mounting holes.\r
+\r
+=== VERSA RAILS: ===\r
+Versa Rails are for use with 19" four post cabinets not manufactured by DELL\r
+employing round/threaded holes and screws to mount in the rack. These rails\r
+can also be used with a DELL rack if the RAPID RAILS are not available,\r
+however they must be mounted using the screws through the square holes\r
+rather than snapping in.\r
+\r
+=== 2-POST RAILS: ===\r
+2-Post Rail kits are used for standard 3" or 6" post mounted racks (telco\r
+type racks) and employ screws for mounting. These rack kits cannot be used\r
+on four post cabinet racks and cannot be modified to fit four post cabinet\r
+racks. \r