Reddit reviews CyberPower 4POSTRAIL 4-Post Universal Rack Mount Rail Kit, Silver
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4 Post Universal Rack Mount Rail KitSupports 1U, 2U, and 3U EquipmentAdjustable from 18.5" to 29"Weight Capacity of 231 LBSAttachment Hardware IncludedIncluded components: Adjustable rails, 4 post mounting, hardware
> How do I get a server rails fit on this?
Most of the time you won't be able to. Server equipment is generally meant for square-hole racks, and most OEM rails will not fit a round-hole (telco/network) rack.
What you can do is buy L-bracket rails for servers to sit on. The servers won't clip or lock in, but at least they're supported. I would not stack too many servers on a single set of L-brackets though.
There are plenty of generic rack rails available. Here's an example: https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-4POSTRAIL-4-Post-Universal-Mount/dp/B00TCELZTK
I cannot confirm about the Norco ones specifically, but I got a set of these link for some supermicro chassis I have.
Much better than spending the 70 dollars for official ones.
In case anyone finds this by Googling later, I experimented with two different generic rail kits, for science:
** I tried these first, and they DO NOT fit a Lenovo SA120 in a standard 19" square-hole rack. The design of these rails means they stick inwards about 1/4 centimeter beyond flush with the rail, making it an extremely tight squeeze for larger hardware like a (2U) SA120. While that alone might still be usable in some racks, additionally the depth of these rails is adjusted with some screws that have heads that stick yet another few millimeters inside, making it impossible to seat the machine. It might be possible to make the squeeze if you have a round hole or threaded rack, but I wouldn't chance it.
** These worked for me. They're a similar design to the NavePoint, but they leave a few precious extra millimeters between posts that made all the difference. It's still a tight squeeze, and I had to remove the SA120's rack ear protectors to make it fit (you can put them back on after), but it's in there good and securely, and flush with the rest of the equipment. Looks great.
Thanks to /u/Mthrboard for pointing me in the right direction, and to /u/donnydavis for offering to sell me a genuine kit!