Appendix J. Removing And Installing The Rack Top Frame; Options For Performing This Procedure - IBM eserver pSeries 690 Installation Manual

Appendix J. Removing and Installing the Rack Top Frame

Options for Performing this Procedure

Two scenarios exist for performing this procedure:
v Removing and installing the rack top frame for clearance through doorways
v Installing the rack top frame that was shipped unattached from the rest of the frame.
| Note: If the clearance is close (an interference of 1/2 inch or less), the removal of the
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For additional information, refer to RPQ8A1173. For clearance procedures, go to
"Removing the Rack Top Frame for Clearance Through Doorways" on page 108. For
the reduced height procedure, go to "Preparing for Rack Top Frame Installation for
pSeries 690 (Reduced Height Option) RPQ8A1173" on page 115.
Note: Due to the weight of the rack top frame, two people are required to restore the
The weight of components is outlined in the following table:
Rack Top Frame and Crate
Rack Top Frame with Power (4 BPRs and 4 BPDs)*
BPR
BPD
BPE
Rack Top Frame without Rails
Rack Top Frame with Rails
Notes:
1. Maximum total weight can be up to 561 lbs.
2. * Can be shipped with up to six BPRs and six BPDs.
side covers may be all that is required. For side cover removal, please see "Side
Cover Removal" on page 108.
rack to full height.
Item Weight
463 lbs.
329 lbs.
30 lbs.
14 lbs.
40 lbs.
66 lbs.
73 lbs.
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