Site access requirements
Site planners can use this information to assess the physical site and operational requirements that are necessary to prepare your site for new IBM Storage Ceph as a Service racks. Work with the IBM representative to ensure that these prerequisites are completed before the racks are delivered to your data center.
Review the following requirements that your IBM Storage Ceph as a Service site must fulfill:
- Accommodate a fully configured 42U rack that is 7 ft tall.
- Provide secured and controlled access to the IBM Storage Ceph as a Service racks on-premises site.
- Provide the flooring that supports the weight of the IBM Storage Ceph as a Service racks.
Refer Table 1 to understand rack dimensions and weight.
| Rack | Width | Depth | Height | Weight(Empty) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rack only | 600 mm (23.6 in.) | 1070 mm (42.1 in.) | 2020 mm (79.5 in.) | 166 kg (365 lb) |
| Rack with two standard doors | 600 mm (23.6 in.) | 1132 mm (44.6 in) | 2020 mm (79.5 in.) | 177 kg (391 lb) |
Refer to Table 2 to understand rack characteristics and capacity.
| Characteristics | Maximum weight | EIA unit capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic (rolling) | 1134 kg (2500 lb) | 18 kg (40 lb) or EIA average |
| Static | 1678 kg (3700 lb) | 32 kg (70 lb) or EIA average |
| EIA: Energy Information Administration |