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Mounting the Device
This topic provides the following information:
v "Mounting options"
v "Mounting precautions"
v "Unpacking and transporting the device" on page 17
v "Port-side slot numbering" on page 4
v "Installing the 8U Chassis Airflow Diversion or Port Side Exhaust Kit for Four-Post Racks" on page 18
v "Installing the 8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks" on page 33
v "Installing the 8U Chassis 27-31-Inch Rail Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks" on page 38
v "Removing the protective cover" on page 42
Mounting options
You can mount the device in the following locations:
v As a standalone unit on a flat surface, such as a table top.
v In a four-post 19 in. (48.3 cm) EIA rack:
– Use the 27-32 inch four-post rail rack mount kit, which contains 27-31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm)
expandable rails.
– Refer to "Installing the 8U Chassis 27-31-Inch Rail Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks" on page 38 for
instructions
v In a four-post 19 in. (48.3 cm) EIA rack using an airflow diversion rack mount kit:
–
Use the 8U Chassis Airflow Diversion and Port Side Exhaust rack mount kit to divert airflow so
that it fully exhausts to the port side of the device or is fully drawn from the port side of the device
while mounted in a four-post rack. One rack kit is designed for rack rail-to-rail depth of 27 to 31 in.
(68.58 to 78.74 cm) depths and the other kit is designed for 18 to 24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) depths.
– Refer to "Installing the 8U Chassis Airflow Diversion or Port Side Exhaust Kit for Four-Post Racks"
on page 18 for instructions.
v In a two-post Telco rack:
– Use the mid-mount rack kit for SAN256B-6 for two-post racks .
– Refer to "Installing the 8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks" on page 33 for
instructions.
Note: Review the "Mounting precautions" before mounting the device and ensure that all "Facility
requirements" on page 9 are met.
Note: The preceding rack mount kits are supported for these devices on the publication date of this
guide. For current support information, contact your IBM representative.
Mounting precautions
The following precautions specifically apply to mounting the device.
CAUTION:
Do not use the port cover tabs to lift the module. They are not designed to support the
weight of the module, which can fall and be damaged.
18-32 kg (39.7-70.5 lbs)
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