Mechanical Recommendations for the Rack

Use equipment racks that meet the following mechanical recommendations:

• Use an open style, 19-inch rack to facility easy maintenance and to provide proper ventilation.
• Use a rack made of steel or aluminum.
• The rack should use the universal mounting rail hole pattern that is identified in EIC Standard 297.
• The rack should have designated earth grounding connections (typically on the base).
• The rack must meet earthquake safety requirements equal to that of the installed chassis.
• The mounting holes should be flush with the rails to accommodate the chassis.
• The rack should support approximately 276 kg (600 lb).