Superdome Servers - I/O Expansion Cabinet Guide, Fifth Edition

Appendix B
Site Requirements
Space Requirements
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Space Requirements
This section contains information about space requirements for a IOX cabinet. This data should be used as
the basic guideline for space plan developments. Other factors, such as airflow, lighting, and equipment space
requirements must also be considered.
Delivery Space Requirements
There should be enough clearance to move equipment safely from the receiving area to the computer room.
Permanent obstructions, such as pillars or narrow doorways, can cause equipment damage.
Delivery plans should include the possible removal of walls or doors.
Required Foot Print and Service Access Space
The footprint of an IOX is the same as the RBII-D cabinet. The cabinet footprint dimensions, including front
doors or bezels, the rear door, and RBII side skins, are 45.5 inches deep X 24.0 inches wide.
The front anti-tip foot used with the N-class adds an additional 7.0 inches of depth. Requirements for the
front anti-tip foot are still undetermined. The ICE and XUC require approximately 28 inches of service area
in the front of the cabinet to support extension of the chassis for service operations. Additional aisle space in
front of the extended ICE will be required for personnel.
When the ICE is extended for PCI OL*, fan hot-swap and other service operations, the IOX requires side
access. It should not be installed against a wall or other physical obstruction that would limit service
personnel access.
Access space behind the IOX should be the same as any RBII-D cabinet. No IOX components extend toward
the rear, so no additional space requirement beyond door opening clearance is anticipated.