Configurable rack rail system for dual mount configurations

A method for converting a rail system for an equipment rack from a first position to a second position, wherein the first position includes the coupling of the rail system to posts of the equipment rack in a flush mount position, wherein the second position includes the coupling of the rail system to posts of the equipment rack in a center mount position, and wherein each rail is coupled to a post via a removable bracket, comprising the steps of:

• decoupling the removable bracket from each of a first and second rail of the rail system;
• coupling the removable bracket decoupled from the second rail to the first rail at a position such that when the bracket is further coupled to a first post, the first post will cross the first rail at approximately the middle of the length of the first rail;
• and
• coupling the removable bracket decoupled from the first rail to the second rail at a position such that when the bracket is further coupled to a second post, the second post will cross the second rail at approximately the middle of the length of the second rail.

A method for converting a rail system for an equipment rack from a first position to a second position, wherein the first position includes the coupling of the rail system to posts of the equipment rack in a center mount position, wherein the second position includes the coupling of the rail system to posts of the equipment rack in a flush mount position, and wherein each rail is coupled to a post via a removable bracket, comprising the steps of:

• decoupling a removable bracket from each of a first and second rails of the rail system;
• coupling the removable bracket decoupled from the second rail to the first rail at a position such that when the bracket is further coupled to a first post, the first post will cross the first rail at approximately an end of the length of the first rail;
• and
• coupling the removable bracket decoupled from the first rail to the second rail at a position such that when the bracket is further coupled to a second post, the second post will cross the second rail at approximately an end of the length of the second rail.

A convertible rail system, comprising:

• first and second rails, wherein each of the first and second rails includes:
• a first bracket attached to a first end of each rail;
• a second bracket attached to each rail between the first bracket and a second end of each rail;
• and
• a removable third bracket that can be attached to each rail between the first bracket and the second bracket
• wherein the removable third bracket of each of the first and second rails can be exchanged between the rails to accommodate the rails being positioned in first or second mounting configurations.