HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide

Hardware specifications and requirements 53
Front door: The clearance from face of rack to inside of the front door must be a minimum of 77 mm
(3 in).
Rear door: The clearance between the rear of the enclosure and the rear rack door must be a
minimum of 175 mm (6.9 in) to accommodate system cabling.
Side: The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack must be a
minimum of 70 mm (2.75 in).
Width: 483 mm (19 in)
Depth: Maximum clearance between front and rear RETMA rails is 864 mm (34 in). Minimum
clearance for round-hole racks is 627 mm (24.7 in). Minimum clearance for square-hole racks is
635 mm (25 in).
The rack must be able to accept the adjustable rack rails that are shipped with each enclosure:
o Minimum rail length: 635 mm (25 in)
o Maximum rail length: 864 mm (34 in)
Rack-free environment requirements
The HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure (referred to as the enclosure) can be used in a rack-free
environment. The following conditions must be met when performing a rack-free installation:
A fully-populated enclosure can weigh up to 217.7 kg (480 lb). The object supporting the enclosure
must be able to withstand this weight.
The enclosure should be supported by a sturdy, flat surface.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment in a rack-free
environment:
Never stack an enclosure on top of another enclosure.
Never place equipment on top of an enclosure.
Never place an enclosure on a surface that cannot support up to 217.7 kg (480 lb).