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Location in the rack
The base IBM Cloud Pak for Data System consists of four main components (1G
switch, 25G switch, two compute chassis) that are designed to be integrated in the
same rack with PDUs. The spine switch typically installs in the third rack as shown in
figure 2 below. Other configurations can be used if IBM Safety Notices translations Pub
# G229-9054 rules are followed, and the lengths of the supplied cables are not
exceeded.
The Cloud Pak for Data System requires all IBM supplied and
serviceable components to be installed below the 42U height. Components on
slides, such as server chassis and connector nodes, must be located at or below
U26.
Figure 2. Front view of installed Cloud Pak component locations with spine switches
Spine switch B
Spine switch A
Hub Switch
Spine switch B
Spine switch A
