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QXS 12G Site Planning Guide
Standard features of the cabinet include:
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Front and rear door that can be closed and locked
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Vertical rails, with mounting holes, to allow installation of storage
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40U high cabinet and 19 inches/48.3cm wide
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Four rolling coasters/wheels
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Four leveling pads (bottom of cabinet)
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A stabilizing foot (after installation of permanent location)
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Access for storage cabling
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AC or DC power source (2 each)
NOTE:
Install the applicable storage rack on the cabinet support rails, then install the
chassis/expansion storage unit, and then populate the unit with applicable drives (HDDs or SSDs).
Ensure to place the cabinet in a location that allows sufficient space to maintain and service (remove
and replace parts) the applicable units within the cabinet.
Cabinet Height
Cabinets heights might vary. A common cabinet is 40U high.
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A height of 1U equals 1.75-inches (44.45-mm).
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So, a 40U cabinet will have 70 inches (1778 mm/1.778 km) of storage space.
WARNING!
Risk of bodily harm and/or injury. Comply with the following:
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Always populate the cabinet from bottom to top to prevent tipping.
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If a cabinet must be moved, use adequate personnel and/or a forklift to relocate the cabinet.
• Push the cabinet from the front when moving.
• A fully populated cabinet can weigh almost 3000 pounds (1360.777kg).
• Cabinets are hard to move, even on a flat surface/floor.
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If moving a cabinet on an incline, always remove the top-half storage arrays/devices to prevent
from tipping.
