Chapter 2
Description
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Heavy-duty Columns
The rack columns are a folded design
made of 12-gauge rolled steel that
supports up to 2000 lbs. Running up the
inside of the fold are square mounting
slots for the rails, and screw holes for
securing the rails. The hole placement
conforms to EIA standards.
The mounting columns are welded into
place at the bottom corners of the frame,
and bolted at the top. The columns
accept supporting rails into mounting
slots. Each support rail pair attaches
between the front and rear columns. The
equipment is then mounted on the
support rails.
The mounting columns have pre-
positioned threaded inserts pressed into
the hexagonal accessories holes in the
front faces of the columns. The inserts
are positioned to accept tie brackets,
hinges, latches, and PDUs.
One
EIA unit
or “U”
Threaded inserts
Anti-Tip Mechanism
Standard on the System/E is a
retractable anti-tip mechanism. Located
at the bottom center of the rack, it
provides temporary additional stability
when installing or removing equipment
components. It is recommended that
you extend the anti-tip mechanism prior
to extending any slide-out equipment.
WARNING
The stability work sheets should be used whenever a new system is
configured, or a change to a system is made, to assure rack stability.
