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Installing the BladeCenter S chassis in a rack
Use the rack template and the rack installation kit that comes with the BladeCenter
S system to correctly install it in a rack.
Before you begin, review the "Installation guidelines" on page 25.
If you are installing the BladeCenter S chassis in the Office Enablement Kit, see the
Office Enablement Kit Installation and User's Guide.
Rack requirements:
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 air space in the rear and 5
v Three or more people are required to install the device in a rack.
v Do not leave any unused U space within a rack open. Blank filler panels must
v Install your BladeCenter S chassis only in a rack cabinet with perforated front
v Do not extend more than one device out of the rack at the same time.
v Remove the rack doors and side panels to provide easier access during
v The rack-mounting flanges must have holes and clearances per EIA-310-D.
v Make sure that there is sufficient room in front of the front EIA flange to provide
v Make sure that there is sufficient room behind the rear of the rear EIA flanges to
v Rack weight-handling capacity must be sufficient for the aggregate weight of the
v The rack must be stabilized with stabilization brackets and leveling pads so that
To install the BladeCenter S chassis in a rack, complete the following steps:
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b. Remove all fan modules.
cm (2 in.) in the front provides proper airflow.
be used to prevent recirculation of warm air.
and rear doors or in a rack that is equipped with an IBM Rear Door Heat
eXchanger.
installation.
minimum bezel clearance of 70 mm (2.76 inches) deep.
provide for adequate cable management and routing.
BladeCenter S chassis, blade servers, power distribution units, and power cables.
it does not become unstable when it is fully populated.
1. Read "Safety" on page v and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 26.
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