IBM 6E1 Server User Manual


 
Chapter 1. General description 5
1.3.1 IBM RS/6000 7014 Model T00 Enterprise Rack
The 1.8 m (71 inches) Model T00 is compatible with past and present pSeries and RS/6000
racks, and is designed for use in all situations that have previously used the older rack models
R00 and S00. The T00 rack has the following features:
36 EIA units (36 U) of usable space.
Optional removable side panels.
Optional classic or sculptured front door.
Optional side-to-side mounting hardware for joining multiple racks.
Increased power distribution and weight capacity.
Standard black or optional white color.
Optional reinforced (ruggedized) rack feature provides added earthquake protection with
modular rear brace, concrete floor bolt-down hardware, and bolt-in steel front filler panels.
Model T00 supports both AC and DC configurations.
Weight:
T00 Base Empty Rack: 244 kg (535 pounds)
T00 Full Rack: 816 kg (1795 pounds)
1.3.2 IBM RS/6000 7014 Model T42 Enterprise Rack
The 2.0 m (79.3 inches) Model T42 is the rack that will address the special requirements of
customers who want a tall enclosure to house the maximum amount of equipment in the
smallest possible floor space. The features that differ in the Model T42 rack from the Model
T00 include the following:
42 EIA units (42 U) of usable space.
Model T42 supports AC only.
Weight:
T42 Base Empty Rack: 261 kg (575 pounds)
T42 Full Rack: 930 kg (2045 pounds)
1.3.3 Rack mounting rules for Model 6C1
There are some rules that should be considered when mounting drawers into a rack. These
are as follows:
The Model 6C1 is designed to be placed at any location in the rack.
Any remaining space in the rack can be used for storage, such as 7133-D40 or 2104-DU3,
if desired.
According to the IBM ^ pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Installation Guide,
SA38-0597, you have to remove the blue wheel-shaped knobs from the server after you
have installed the Model 6C1 in a rack. Store the knobs in a safe place to use them in case
Note: You can get the latest available IBM ^ pSeries Specifications For
Installations in A Non-pSeries Rack or Cabinet document from this IBM internal location:
http://wwas.raleigh.ibm.com/safety/racks.pdf