Just picked up an APC 48u server rack. There were no pictures of it in the post and I did not notice until I got it home and set up, that the rack rails have threaded holes instead of square cage nut holes. I can’t seem to determine the thread size and pitch, and have a thread gauge coming. Until then, does anyone know anything about this? The people I grabbed it from had used self tapping machine screws and drove them in with an impact wrench. Is this what APC had intended, or is there some $300 proprietary screw I have to buy from them?

  • @snekerpimpOP
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    11 year ago

    #12-24 are way to big, can’t even get them to catch the first thread.

    • @twack
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      21 year ago

      I know you said this is wrong, but my APC racks that look just like that also use 12-24 pilot point screws. They do have a little cutting notch that clears out the paint when you screw them in though

      • @snekerpimpOP
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        11 year ago

        This is honestly the answer I was looking for. Someone who has this in service. Thank you so much. I’ve seen these bolts on APCs website, I was thinking it was for cutting the powder coat but wanted to make sure. Thank you again!

    • @jake_jake_jake_
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      11 year ago

      12-24 from a telco guy, buy a 12-24 tap to help take the paint off

      • @snekerpimpOP
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        11 year ago

        Heading to the depot as we speak. Thank you