Connecting Multiple Racks With The Rack-To-Rack Attachment Kit For A 600 Mm Pitch - IBM 7014-T00 Manual

Item
F
G
5. Position the racks together.
6. Align the rack holes. If the rack holes do not align, adjust the leveling feet.
7. Install a screw (E/G) and washer (F), as shown in Figure 79 on page 113, into all four positions, but
do not tighten.
8. Ensure that all of your racks are aligned, and then tighten all four screws.
9. Connect the cables that go between the racks.
10. If the racks are secured to a rack-mounting plate, torque the four bolts securing the rack to the rack
mounting plate to 54 - 67 newton-meters (40 - 50 foot-pounds), otherwise, go to step "13" on page
114.
11. After the racks are bolted down install the airflow plate to the front of the racks. To install the airflow
plate, complete the following tasks:
a. Position the airflow plate so that it rests on the rack-mounting plate.
b. Install two M6x10 flathead screws.
c. Use a torque screwdriver to tighten each screw to 2.5 Nm ± 0.2 Nm (22.1 inch lb ± 1.8 lbs).
12. If necessary, install a side panel on the end rack. For more information, see "Installing the side
cover" on page 128.
13. If you are installing stabilizer brackets, go to "Attaching the stabilizer brackets" on page 116.

Connecting multiple racks with the rack-to-rack attachment kit for a 600 mm pitch

You might need to connect multiple racks together.
About this task
Connect multiple racks to each other using a rack-to-rack attachment kit for 600 mm racks. To perform
this task, you must use the rack-to-rack attachment kit.
Ensure that you have the following bolts:
• M8x30 (front rack)
• M8x45 (rear rack)
• 13 mm socket
To connect multiple racks with the rack-to-rack attachment kit for 600 mm racks, complete the following
steps:
Procedure
1. Read the "Rack safety notices" on page 1.
2. If they are installed, remove the side panels from each rack. Remove side panels only from the sides
that you are attaching to each other by completing the following steps:
a. Remove the screws on the top and insides of the rack.
b. Pull the panel up and away from the rack chassis. This motion releases the panel from the lower J
bracket.
c. Store the side panels.
3. Remove the J-bracket screws (A) and bracket (B).
114 Power Systems: Racks and rack features
Description
Washer
M8x45 screw