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Best practices for rack installation
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment, be sure that:
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If the installation location does not allow for the concrete anchor option, the rack is bolted to the floor using
the concrete anchor kit. The rack stabilizer option kit can be used as an alternative.
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The rack leveling feet are extended to the floor.
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The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling feet.
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The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.
Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is installed at the bottom of the rack. Install the
heaviest item first and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in the rack tipping when a fully loaded physical enclosure is extended for service.
Do not use the lifting straps and removable handles to install the physical enclosure into the rack. Because of
the enclosure's size and weight, use a pneumatic lift to install the physical enclosure.
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Supported Racks and Space Considerations
Supported Racks and Space Considerations
The physical enclosure and support rails are engineered for mounting into 19 in wide front panel, four-post
cabinets and racks that have been designed according to the EIA-310-D standard. Due to the length of the
physical enclosure, 1200 mm racks must be used for racking the physical enclosure.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends using the HPE G2 Enterprise Series Racks (1200 mm) or HPE G2
Advanced Series Racks (1200 mm) for racking the physical enclosure.
For CTO configurations, Hewlett Packard Enterprise requires the HPE G2 Enterprise Series Racks
(1200mm).
The HPE G2 Enterprise Series Racks (1200 mm) and HPE G2 Advanced Series Racks (1200 mm) are
capable of supporting 2800 lbs of static load. Given a fully loaded physical enclosure weights 325 lbs, a
maximum of eight fully loaded physical enclosures can be installed in a single rack. Cables, PDUs, and other
rack hardware should also be considered when configuring the rack.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise rails are not compatible with tapped holes. The rails are adjustable to
accommodate 25 in to 35 in Retma rail spacing.
To ensure that there is adequate space to install the physical enclosure and to ensure adequate airflow,
observe the following spatial requirements when installing a Hewlett Packard Enterprise-branded or third-
party rack:
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Leave a minimum clearance of 47 in in front of the rack.
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Leave a minimum clearance of 30 in in back of the rack.
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Leave a minimum clearance of 48 in from the back of the rack to the rear of another rack or row of racks.
Installing the Physical Enclosure Rack Rail
The D8000 rack rails are adjustable to fit racks with Retma rack rail spacings of 25in - 35in. The D8000 rack
rails are shipped configured for a Retma rack rail spacing of 35in.
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