Installing The 8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit For Two-Post Racks; Time And Items Required; Parts List - IBM SAN256B-6 Installation, Service And User Manual

Note: For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts (refer to Figure 1) on the rails for securing the
10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts (see Figure 1). Also refer to Figure 2.
6. Reinstall the device door. Refer to procedures for removing and replacing the device door in this
guide.

Installing the 8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks

Use the following instructions to install the device in a rack using the 8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit
for Two-Post Racks. Any updates to these instructions will be added to the hardware installation guide
for your product.
Note: Hardware devices illustrated in these procedures are only for reference and may not depict the
device you are installing into the rack.

Time and items required

Allow approximately one hour to unpack and install the chassis in a rack.
The following tools are required when installing the 8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks
:
v Torque wrench with #2 Phillips screwdriver tip
v Flathead screwdriver
v Hydraulic or assisted lift with a minimum raise of 140 cm (55 in.) and a minimum capacity of 113 kg
(250 lbs)
DANGER
If a lift tool is not available, the director chassis must be depopulated completely before
installing it into the rack. Remove the power supplies, fan modules, all of the blades, the cable
management fingers, and the chassis door (if equipped). Install the empty chassis into the rack
following the chassis installation instructions. The weight of the empty chassis is 54 lb (24.5 kg)
and must be lifted by minimum 2 people. After securing the chassis to the rack, reinstall the
power supplies, fan modules, and the blades and proceed with the installation.

Parts list

The following parts are provided with the 8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks.
Note: Not all parts may be used with certain installations depending on the device being installed.
Use parts in the following rack mount kit to install the IBM SAN256B-6 in a two-post rack.
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Mounting the Device