Key lock module for mounting and securing an information handling system

A rack system for use with an information handling system comprising:

• a vertical post configured to interface with a key lock module, the key lock module including:
• a bracket;
• a rotatable lock housed in the bracket and comprising a locking arm configured to rotate between a locked position and an unlocked position;
• and
• a bracket hook having a first end and a second end, wherein:
• the first end is coupled to the bracket such that the bracket hook may be depressed when the rotatable lock is in the unlocked position;
• the second end is positioned to interface with the locking arm when the rotatable lock is in the locked position such that the bracket hook may not be depressed;
• and
• the bracket hook is configured to engage with a rack to prevent a chassis associated with the key lock module from being removed from the rack when the bracket hook is not depressed.

An information handling system comprising:

• a chassis configured to house the information handling system;
• and
• a rack with a vertical post configured to interface with a key lock module, the key lock module including,
• a bracket;
• a rotatable lock housed in the bracket and comprising a locking arm configured to rotate between a locked position and an unlocked position;
• and
• a bracket hook having a first end and a second end, wherein:
• the first end is coupled to the bracket such that the bracket hook may be depressed when the rotatable lock is in the unlocked position;
• the second end is positioned to interface with the locking arm when the rotatable lock is in the locked position such that the bracket hook may not be depressed;
• and
• the bracket hook is configured to engage with a rack to prevent the chassis associated with the key lock module from being removed from the rack when the bracket hook is not depressed.