23 Feb
2019
23 Feb
'19
3:16 p.m.
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 like standard thumb
screws except there is a spring component to them as well (I assume to give
wiggle so it is easier to match screw to cage nut).
You can see pictures of the screws in this VCF post:
www.vcfed.org/forum/showthread.php?68556-Compaq-Rack-Thumb-Screws&p=559…
ost559354
On my hand me down the one on the left is missing. I have looked and there
doesn't seem to be a Compaq part number (I think the screws are press fitted
into the metal frame so not really user replaceable). I don't think there is
anything special about the screw and I can always use a standard M6 screw
for the missing side. However, I'd like to try and match/restore the
original. I have tried googling for theses screws but I am not coming up
with the right item. I am guessing I am not using the right terms or names
for the screws. So does anyone have some broken/parts Compaq rack equipment
where I can have the screws? Or can point me to a source online to get a
replacement? TIA!
-Ali
23 Feb
23 Feb
4:52 p.m.
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 are press fitted into the metal
frame so not really
user replaceable).
Agreed.
I don't think there is anything special about the
screw and I can
always use a standard M6 screw for the missing side. However, I'd like
to try and match/restore the original.
I don't know if they are M5 or M6 threads.
The spring is nice.
The tapered nose to make alignment and starting the threads nicer than a
flat faced screw. But that's just nice to have and not necessary.
I have tried googling for theses screws but I am not
coming up with the
right item. I am guessing I am not using the right terms or names for
the screws. So does anyone have some broken/parts Compaq rack equipment
where I can have the screws? Or can point me to a source online to get
a replacement? TIA!
I don't think I've ever seen the screws separate. I've always seen the
the metal face plate with thee screws sold as a unit. Try looking for
that on the usual haunts.
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Grant. . . .
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5:22 p.m.
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 actual Proliant 3000 Server.
I don't know if they are M5 or M6 threads.
The cage nuts I use are M6 threaded and the thumb screw fits perfectly.
The spring is nice.
The tapered nose to make alignment and starting the threads nicer than
a
flat faced screw. But that's just nice to have and not necessary.
Agreed.
I don't think I've ever seen the screws
separate. I've always seen the
the metal face plate with thee screws sold as a unit. Try looking for
that on the usual haunts.
I hate to have the ruin a good part to get the screw off (which is why I was asking if
anyone has anything lying around) but I agree that may be the only way to get a
replacement.
Thanks!
-Ali
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