Ultrastar Data60 Rack Requirements - Western Digital Ultrastar Data60 Installation Manual

Installation Guide
Specification
1.7 Ultrastar Data60 Rack Requirements
The Ultrastar Data60 is designed to be installed into a rack that meets the EIA-310 standard at a minimum
900mm (35.43in.) usable rack space, frame to frame. The vertical rack rails must be set between 24 in. -
32 in. to support the enclosure. It requires 4U of rack space, and it should be installed into the rack at the
lowest possible U height to keep the load on the rack balanced.
Table 6: Required Rack Specifications
Parameter
Vertical Rack Rail Spacing
Static Load Rating
Dynamic Load Rating
Warning: When extended out of the rack on the rail system, the Ultrastar Data60 will be
~630mm / 24.8in. extended outward. This may be a potential tipping hazard depending on
the configuration of the rack. Ensure that leveling feet, anti-tilt, and any other safety features
recommended by the specific rack manufacturers have been deployed before servicing.
The following section provides specific information necessary to install, service, and remove the Ultrastar
Data60 . The installation of the Ultrastar Data60 requires two people and a space of 1270mm / 50in.
in front of the installation space. The servicing of the enclosure requires one person and a minimum of
863.6mm / 34in. of space in front of the installation space. The removal of the enclosure requires two
people, 914.4mm / 36in. of space in front of the installation space, and 24in. on either side of the enclosure
for two people to remove the enclosure.
Warning: The handles on the front of the chassis are not intended to be used to support the
weight of the Ultrastar Data60 . Lifting the unit by the chassis handles or trying to support the
unit on the handles can cause them to fail. This can cause serious damage to the unit or serious
bodily harm to those handling the unit. Always team lift the chassis by gripping the underside
of the unit, and never try to lift a chassis that is filled with drives.
Rack Depth
Rack Width
Rack Units (U)

1.7 Ultrastar Data60 Rack Requirements

2 x 10/100/1G Ethernet
Requirement
900mm (35.43in.) usable rack space, frame to frame
450mm (17.72in.) with 465mm (18.31in.) ± 1.5mm
nominal hole spacing. See EIA-310 Rack Standard
24 in. - 32 in.
1360.7 kg. / 3000 lbs.
1020.5 kg. / 2250 lbs.
Value
4U
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