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Rack worksheet
This worksheet helps you plan for the rack location of each BladeCenter T unit,
compute the total weight for the BladeCenter T units and other hardware. Each
BladeCenter T unit is 8U; up to five can be installed in a 42U rack. Fill out one
worksheet for each rack.
1. Record the weight totals for each BladeCenter T unit in this rack from the
2. Record the weight totals for other units in this rack from the "BladeCenter T
3. Record Subtotal 1 for the weight.
4. Compute the weight of the rack-mounting kits and record it on the worksheet.
5. Compute the weight of the power distribution units and cables and record them
6. Record Subtotal 2 on the worksheet.
7. Add Subtotal 1 and 2 to obtain the total rack load and record it on the
8. Select a rack and circle the matching rack weight on the worksheet. Verify that
9. Add the rack weight to the total rack load and record it on the worksheet. Verify
"BladeCenter T Types 8720 and 8730 worksheet" on page 93.
Types 8720 and 8730 worksheet" on page 93.
on the worksheet.
worksheet.
the weight load entered in step 7 does not exceed the weight limit for the
rack.
that this weight does not exceed the floor load limits of the location where
the rack is being installed.
Appendix A. Planning worksheets
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