RE: Compaq 9000 Rack Thumb Screw

2019-02-23 Thread Ali via cctalk
Grant, > I think that thee thumb screws actually mate to the outer rail (shelf) > that the StorageWorks units slide into. I don't think they actually > mate to cage nuts. Some of them do. These ones don't. You need to install a cage nut behind the screw. I have to do the same thing for the act

Re: Compaq 9000 Rack Thumb Screw

2019-02-23 Thread Grant Taylor via cctalk
On 2/23/19 4:16 PM, Ali via cctalk wrote: (I assume to give wiggle so it is easier to match screw to cage nut). I think that thee thumb screws actually mate to the outer rail (shelf) that the StorageWorks units slide into. I don't think they actually mate to cage nuts. (I think the screws

Compaq 9000 Rack Thumb Screw

2019-02-23 Thread Ali via cctalk
Slightly off topic for list although the rack and equipment are almost 20 years old now I got me a hand me down Compaq Proliant StorageWorks UE Rack. Basically it is a rack case that can hold 14 drives. The case is secured to the cabinet with two thumb screws (see attached pictures). These are