DS6000 occupies 3 U
Considering safety issues
You must consider various safety issues when you plan your DS6000 series
location.
The following list identifies some of the safety issues you must consider:
v Fire suppression
v Earthquake safety
Providing a fire-suppression system
You are responsible for providing a fire suppression system for your DS6000 series.
IBM designs and manufactures equipment to internal and external standards that
require certain environments for reliable operation. Because IBM does not test any
equipment for compatibility with fire-suppression systems, IBM does not make
compatibility claims of any kind. IBM does not provide recommendations on
fire-suppression systems.
1. Consult your insurance underwriter, local fire marshal, or local building inspector
Section of rack EIA rail
about selecting a fire-suppression system that provides the proper level of
coverage and protection.
Top rail pin location
Shipping screw location
Bottom rail pin location
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