• Verify that the bottom-support rails have been attached to the lowest possible RU in the rack or cabinet.
Verify that there is 13 RU (22.7 in [57.8 cm]) of space above the rails to install the chassis.
• If there are other devices in the rack, ensure that the heavier devices are installed below the location that
you are going to install the chassis.
• Verify that the data center ground is accessible where you are installing the chassis.
• Verify that you have the following tools and equipment:
• Mechanical lift capable of lifting the full weight of the chassis and its installed modules
The chassis can weigh up to 395 pounds (179 kg) when it is fully loaded.
You can lighten the chassis for easier moving by removing its power
supplies, fan trays, and fabric modules. To determine the full weight of the
chassis and the appropriate weight rating for the mechanical lift, see Weights
for the Chassis, Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies, on page 112.
Note
Use a mechanical lift to elevate a switch that weighs over 120 pounds (55
kg).
Caution
• Phillips-head torque screwdriver
• Bottom-support rails kit (shipped with the accessory kit)
Part of this kit has already been used to install the bottom-support rails. You still have eight 12-24
x 3/4-inch or M6 x 19 mm Phillips screws, which are required for attaching the chassis to the rack.
Have at least two persons to push the chassis and one person to guide the chassis when you slide it into
the rack.
Note
Statement 1006—Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions
to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing
the unit in the rack.
Warning
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Installing a Chassis in a Rack or Cabinet
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