Chapter 4 Rack and Optional Product Installation
4.2 Installable Racks
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4.2.2 Non-Fujitsu Racks
ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems are developed and their operation is guaranteed on the assumption that
they are installed in Fujitsu 19-inch racks. Since the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system cannot be tested (for
cooling and strength) in non-Fujitsu 19-inch racks, the operations of ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems cannot
be guaranteed. Any problem that may occur by installing the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system in non-Fujitsu
racks is not covered by the warranty.
If the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system needs to be installed in a non-Fujitsu rack, the following conditions
must be satisfied.

■Rack specifications

Use the rack mount kit supplied with the product to install the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system in the rack.
The rack specifications must satisfy the conditions listed below. For rack specifications, refer to the manual
that is supplied with the rack that is used.
•Pitch for mounting holes
EIA Standard Universal pitch
•Size for mounting holes
The size must be 9mm or more.
•Load bearing capacity
The load bearing capacity must be equal to or larger than the total weight of the ETERNUS DX Disk storage
system.
•Unit installatio n area
The dimensions of the area shown in Figure 4.4 must match the conditions described in Table 4.2.
Figure 4.4 Unit installation area
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Disk storage system
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)
Rack rear doorRack front door Rack pillars
Rack rails