Planning the installation 7
NOTE:
The system is optimized for 10000G2 Series racks.
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Telco racks
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Third-party rack cabinets that meet the following requirements:
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Width—48.3 cm (19 in)
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Depth—88.9 cm (35 in) maximum clearance between front and rear RETMA rails; 62.7 cm (24.7
in) minimum clearance for round-hole racks and 63.5 cm (25 in) minimum clearance for square-hole
racks
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Clearance—7.6 cm (3 in) minimum clearance between rear RETMA rails and rear rack door to
accommodate system cabling
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Clearance—4.5 cm (1.75 in) minimum clearance between rack face and inside of front rack door
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Open area—Minimum of 65 percent open area to provide adequate airflow through any rack front
or rear doors
NOTE:
You can install up to seven 6U enclosures in a 42U rack. If you are installing more than
one enclosure, install the first enclosure in the bottom of the rack, and then install additional
enclosures by moving up the rack to the next available opening. Plan rack installations carefully
because it is difficult to change the location of components after they are installed.
Rack-free environment requirements
The HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure (referred to as the enclosure) can be used in a rack-free environment.
The following conditions must be met when performing a rack-free installation:
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A fully-populated enclosure can weigh up to 131.5 kg (290 lb). The object supporting the enclosure
must be able to withstand this weight.
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The enclosure should be supported by a sturdy, flat surface.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment in a rack-free
environment:
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Never stack the enclosure on top of another enclosure.
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Never place equipment on top of the enclosure.
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Never place the enclosure on a surface that cannot support up to 131.5 kg (290 lb).
Warning, caution, and important messages
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment, heed all warnings
and cautions throughout the installation instructions.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
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The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
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The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
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The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
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The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
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Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one
component is extended for any reason.
