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Prepare for Installation
The spacing between the posts of the rack must be (EIA-310-D-1992 19-inch rack compatible) wide enough
to accommodate the width of the chassis.
Figure 13: Rack Specification EIA (19 inches)
Table 5: Rack Specification EIA (19 inches)
Post Type
4 Post
4 Post
Before you move the chassis or mount the chassis into the rack, we recommend that you do the following:
Procedure
Step 1
Place the rack at the location where you plan to install the chassis.
Step 2
(Optional) Secure the rack to the floor.
To bolt the rack to the floor, a floor bolt kit (also called an anchor embedment kit) is required. For information
on bolting the rack to the floor, consult a company that specializes in floor mounting kits (such as Hilti; see
Hilti.com
bolts is required.
Note
Clearance Requirements
To ensure adequate airflow, we recommended that you maintain a minimum of 6 in. (15.24 cm) front and
rear clearance for air intake/exhaust.
Rack Type
19 inches (48.3
centimeters)
23 inches (58.4
centimeters)
for details). Make sure that floor mounting bolts are accessible, especially if annual retorquing of
Ensure that the rack in which the chassis is being installed is grounded to earth ground.
Rack Front Opening
Rack Mounting Hole
(X)
Center-Center (Y)
450.8mm (17.75")
465mm (18.312")
552.45mm (21.75")
566.7mm (22.312")
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Clearance Requirements
Mounting Flange
Dimension (Z)
482.6mm (19")
584.2mm (23")
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