IBM DS8882F, Introduction And Planning Manual

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Planning for floor and space requirements
Ensure that the location where you plan to install your storage system meets space
and floor requirements.
About this task
When you are planning the location of your storage system, you must answer the
following questions that relate to floor types, floor loads, and space:
v Does the floor of the installation site meet floor-load requirements for the
existing z14 Model ZR1, z14 Model LR1, or other standard 19-inch wide frame,
plus the additional weight of the DS8882F model 983?
v Can the installation site accommodate the amount of space that is required by
the storage system, and does the space meet the following criteria?
– Weight distribution area that is needed to meet floor load requirements
– Service clearance requirements
Dimensions and weight
When you are planning the floor and space requirements for your storage system,
consider the dimensions and weights of the frames that compose your storage
system.
The following table provides dimensions and weights.
Existing rack with
16U contiguous space DS8882F model 983
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Figure 8. DS8882F model 983 installation rear view
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