Installation Guidelines For Rack Mount Enclosures - IBM 1 U Installation Manual

Figure 4. USB accessory kit contents

Installation guidelines for rack mount enclosures

Review the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for safety and cabling
information. Before you install your enclosure in a rack cabinet, consider the
following guidelines:
v Two or more people are required to install the device in a rack cabinet.
v Make sure that the room air temperature is below 35°C (95°F).
v Do not block any air vents; usually 15 cm (6 in.) of space provides proper airflow.
v Do not leave open spaces above or below an installed enclosure in your rack
v Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v Install the heaviest device in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v Do not extend more than one device out of the rack cabinet at the same time.
v Do not overload the power outlet when you install multiple devices in the rack
Use safe practices when lifting.
Do not place any object on top of
rack-mounted devices.
USB signal
connector
and screws
cabinet. To help prevent damage to enclosure components, always install a filler
panel to cover the open space and to help ensure proper air circulation.
cabinet.
USB-to-SATA converter
External USB cable
Internal USB cable
≥18 kg (39.7
lb)
Chapter 2. Installing the tape enclosure
≥32 kg (70.5 ≥55 kg (121.2
lb) lb)
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