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Metal rack conversion kit with cage nuts and screws

Innovation First, Inc.

Innovation First, Inc. Rack Conversion Kit video accessory

SKU CH-3VD8-9MFYV

A 2-post flush rack conversion kit with cage-nuts and 12-24 screws for Dell, HP and IBM servers

  • Product typeHome and Garden
  • Converts 4-post rack to 2-post flush mount
  • Includes 12-24 cage-nuts and hex-head screws for secure fit
  • Compatible with Dell 2600 and 4300 server models
  • Supports HP ProLiant DL145, ML530, ML570 G2, DL580 G2
  • Fits IBM xSeries 345 and 440 rackmount servers

Rack Conversion Kit for Server Cabinets

This flush-mount kit converts a standard rack to accept 2-post server hardware. It ships with cage-nuts and two styles of 12-24 screws for secure mounting. The kit targets IT teams upgrading legacy cabinets in data centres or lab environments. Installers working with listed Dell, HP, and IBM servers will find the hardware matches factory hole patterns.

Hardware Included and Common Fit Issues

The package supplies cage-nuts plus 12-24 hex-head and standard screws, so no extra fasteners are required. Alignment problems occur when the cabinet rails are bent or when rail depth differs from the server chassis. Technicians should verify rail spacing before committing all screws, because forced threads strip the cage-nuts quickly.

Behaviour Under Continuous Rack Load

Once torqued, the 12-24 hardware maintains clamping force through thermal cycles and vibration from rack-mounted fans. The cage-nuts resist pull-out even when heavy Dell 2600 or HP ProLiant 580 units are installed. Periodic re-check of screw torque is advised after the first month of sustained operation.

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Price $167.99
Pricier than about 84% of the 3,838 comparable items (median $41.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameINNOVATION FIRST / RACK SOLUTIONS
Product typeHome and Garden

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the 2-post flush conversion kit is installed correctly on a Dell 2600 server?

The cage-nuts and 12-24 hex-head screws should seat firmly in the Dell 2600 rack rails with no wobble when the server is mounted.

Which fasteners are included and which must be sourced separately for an HP ProLiant ML530 installation?

The kit supplies cage-nuts, 12-24 screws and 12-24 hex-head screws; no additional fasteners are required for the HP ProLiant ML530.

Which kit version should I choose for an IBM xSeries 440 versus an HP ProLiant DL580 G2?

This single 2-post flush conversion kit fits both the IBM xSeries 440 and the HP ProLiant DL580 G2 without a different version.

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