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Qualified shipping
All HPE G2 Racks can be shipped in two standard shipping configurations, depending on the shipping environment and configuration. Shipment
of empty racks is typically done on a standard wooden pallet. Racks for shipping configured loads are on a shock pallet.
Ensure all of the following conditions are met when shipping a configured rack:
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All configured racks must be shipped on a shock pallet.
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Designated hardware must be configured in the rack.
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Shipping recommendations of this document must be followed.
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The configured rack must be shipped in an upright position.
Contact the HPE Rack Configuration Center for special shipment situations that require additional protection. Table 4 lists the shipping options
for HPE racks.
Table 4
. Shipping options for HPE G2 Racks
STANDARD PALLET
CTO SHOCK PALLET
22U x 600mm x 1075mm
Yes
Yes
36U x 600mm x 1075mm
Yes
Yes
42U x 600mm x 1075mm
Yes
Yes
42U x 600mm x 1200mm
Yes
Yes
42U x 800mm x 1075mm
Yes
Yes
42U x 800mm x 1200mm
Yes
Yes
48U x 800mmx 1075mm
Yes
Yes
Qualification of rack components for shipping
A component is a term used in this document to mean a physical device intended to be mounted in the rack. Examples of components include
but are not limited to:
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Slide or rail-mounted devices such as server or storage units
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Shelved devices such as keyboards and displays
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KVM Switches
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Side-mounted zero-U PDUs
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Rear-mount PDUs
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Fan kits that mount to the rack roof
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Rack light kit
Components must be qualified prior to consideration for shipment within racks; this means the component is successfully tested under common
carrier simulations. HPE recommends the use of padded van carriers with air ride suspensions to avoid some potential damage handling
scenarios. The qualification process is an ongoing effort to evaluate components as they are introduced.
Prior to a successful qualification, a component should be shipped in its individual shipping container; shipment of an unqualified system in a rack
or any system without the proper shock pallet will void the warranty.
Rack shipping enclosures
HPE Racks are designed to support high capacity weight loads that include the weight of the rack and all the equipment installed. All HPE racks
are tested to provide the following maximum weight loads: