G-Technology G-RACK 12, User Manual, Page: 13 / 296

Getting Started
p. 13
G-RACK 12 Installation
Preparing for Setup
The box the G-RACK 12 was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting
brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps
in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read
this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that
follow.
Choosing a Setup Location
• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (˜25
inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient air
flow and ease in servicing.
• This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms,
service closets and the like).
• Determine the area you plan on placing this device - designed for 19” data rack.
Warnings and Precautions
Rack Precautions
• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the
full weight of the rack resting on them.
• In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack installations,
the racks should be coupled together.
• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
• Only one chassis should be extended from the rack at a time - extending two or more
simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
• Review the electrical and general safety precautions.
• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails.
• Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then work up.
• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges,
voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
• Allow any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them.
• Always keep the rack front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not
servicing to maintain proper airflow and cooling.