Installing The San192C-6 Chassis In A Two-Post Rack - IBM SAN192C-6 Installation, Service And User Manual

Installing the SAN192C-6 Chassis in a Two-Post Rack

Before you begin
v Verify that the chassis shipment is complete and undamaged.
v Verify that a two-post rack is installed and secured to the subfloor.
Note: Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure
to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
Note: Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure
to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
v Verify that the bottom-support rails have been attached to the lowest possible
v If there are other devices in the rack, verify that the devices that are heavier than
v Verify that the data center ground is accessible where you are installing the
v Verify that you have the following tools and equipment:
Note: You should also have at least two persons to push the chassis when you
slide it onto the rack.
Note: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you
must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
v This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in
v When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom
v If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before
Procedure
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RU in the rack or cabinet and there is 9 RU (15.75 inches [40.0 cm]) of space
above the rails to install the chassis.
this chassis are installed below where you are going to install the chassis and
lighter devices are installed above where you are going to install the chassis.
chassis.
– Mechanical lift capable of lifting the full weight of the chassis and its installed
modules
Note: Fully loaded, the SAN192C-6 chassis can weigh up to 325 lb (147.5 kg).
You can lighten the chassis for easier moving by removing its power supplies,
fan modules, and fabric modules. To determine the full weight of the chassis
and the appropriate weight rating for the mechanical lift, see Appendix A,
"Product Specifications," on page 99.
CAUTION:
You must use a mechanical lift or floor jack to elevate a switch weighing over
120 pounds (55 kg).
– Manual Phillips-head torque screwdriver
the rack.
to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
1. If you need to make the chassis as light as possible for moving, you can
optionally remove the fabric modules, fan modules, and power supplies.
To remove a power supply, follow these steps: