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
