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Rack considerations
This section provides information for IBM NetBay and non-IBM racks.
IBM NetBAY and non-IBM racks
When planning for racks the following factors must be considered:
v Floor space that provides adequate access to the front and rear of the rack, and
v Rack weight load limits and floor weight load limits. See Table 12 on page 55.
v Rack height – each BladeCenter T unit requires 8U, also consider the space
Table 12 on page 55 shows the maximum weight limits for IBM NetBAY racks, other
non-IBM racks, and expansion cabinets that are recommended for use with
BladeCenter T units. The table shows the maximum number of BladeCenter T units
that can be installed in the various racks when the rack is either:
v Installed in placed and sitting on the rack-leveling pads
v Being relocated and is sitting on the rack casters
v Is being shipped on a pallet
Note: For the on-site relocation, rack on casters, column the maximum number of
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space on both sides of the rack or a row of racks for ventilation and walk through
space. See Figure 28 on page 52.
needed for other equipment that might be installed in the same rack with the
BladeCenter T units. See Table 12 on page 55.
BladeCenter T units (including the PDUs to support the configuration) is
based on a 14-degree stability requirement established under IBM safety
guidelines.
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