IBM DS8880 Series, Introduction And Planning Manual

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storage-system location in relation to the cable entry point are critical to the
successful installation of a top-exit bracket feature. Measurements for this feature
are given in the following figure. You can find critical safety, service, and
installation considerations for this feature in the topic that discusses overhead-cable
management.
The following figure illustrates the location of these components:
v
▌1▐
and
▌2▐
Length of tailgate opening
v
▌3▐
Width of tailgate opening
Physical footprint
The physical footprint dimensions, caster locations, and cable openings of the
storage system help you plan your installation site.
The following figure shows the overall physical footprint of a storage system. The
following dimensions are labeled on Figure 17 on page 138
▌1▐
Front service clearance
▌2▐
Depth of frame without covers
▌3▐
Width of frame without covers
▌4▐
Minimum dimension between casters and outside edges of frames
▌5▐
Leveling pads
▌6▐
Back service clearance
▌7▐
Leveling pads
Rear
Front
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1 2 3
67.4 96.1
23.7
67.4
4
Figure 16. DS8880 top exit bracket feature
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