IBM System Cluster 1350, Installation And Service Manual

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To finish the cabinet placement, complete the following steps:
1. Inspect the cabinets, components, and cable connections for shipping damage.
2. Install the frame-stabilizer foot on each cabinet. Figure 3 shows how to install a
frame-stabilizer foot.
Installing a stability kit
A stability kit (IBM part number 31L8305), containing one stability kit, is included
with the 1410 rack. Install the stability kit when the rack is at the final installation
location. Figure 3 shows the attachment of the stability kit.
Front tilt foot
Engaging the side stabilizers
The rack cabinet provides side stabilizers, to give additional support to the rack
unit. Engage the side stabilizers when the rack is at the final installation location.
For more information about how to engage the stabilizers, see the documentation
that came with your rack cabinet.
Floor loading
To determine the clearances required for each rack, you must know the maximum
floor load rating in pounds per square foot or kilograms per square meter at your
installation site. Table 2 on page 17 shows the necessary clearances or
weight-distribution distances for a fully configured rack. The weight-distribution
Figure 3. Cluster 1350 stability kit
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