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The rear muffler is similar in concept to what is shipped with the 43P-260 and 270 models to
cover the rear cables, however considerable engineering was done to tune the volume of the
enclosure to specific sound frequency bands emitted by the system. Existing cables fit in the
flexible slots of the muffler, shown behind the fan. The package adds additional depth to the
required space of the server.
1.3 Enterprise racks
The following description provides an overview of racks available from IBM in which the
Model 6C1 can be mounted. At the time of writing, no feature is available to convert a tower
model to a rack mount model. Check with your IBM representative to determine the
availability of this feature.
The Enterprise Rack Models T00 and T42 are 19-inch wide racks for general use with
pSeries and RS/6000 rack-based or rack drawer based systems. The rack provides
increased capacity, greater flexibility, and improved floor space utilization.
Special specifications are required if you want to install an IBM pSeries or RS/6000 system in
a non-pSeries or non-RS/6000 racks or cabinets. It is ultimately your responsibility to ensure
that the installation of the drawer in your preferred rack or cabinet results in a configuration
that is stable, serviceable, safe, and compatible with the drawer requirements for power,
cooling, cable management, weight, and rail securement.
To determine compliance to the following specifications, you may need to get rack
specification and certification information from your rack manufacturer’s representative. IBM
Site Hardware and Planning Information, as well as specific product Installation Guides, will
contain more detailed product information.
Your IBM Sales Representative or Installation Planning Representative will have access to
these documents. Additionally, your IBM Branch Office Specialist or your IBM Installation
Planning Representative may be able to assist you, as needed, in verifying that your
non-pSeries rack or cabinet complies with the requirements in this specification.
1.3.1 IBM RS/6000 7014 Model T00 Enterprise Rack
The 1.8 m (71 inches) Model T00 is compatible with past and present pSeries and RS/6000
racks, and is designed for use in all situations that have previously used the older rack
models R00 and S00. The T00 rack has the following features:
򐂰 36 EIA units (36 U) of usable space.
򐂰 Optional removable side panels.
򐂰 Optional classic or sculptured front door.
򐂰 Optional side-to-side mounting hardware for joining multiple racks.
򐂰 Increased power distribution and weight capacity.
򐂰 Standard black or optional white color.
򐂰 Optional reinforced (ruggedized) rack feature provides added earthquake protection with
modular rear brace, concrete floor bolt-down hardware, and bolt-in steel front filler panels.
Note: You can get the latest available IBM ^ pSeries Specifications For
Installations in A Non-pSeries Rack or Cabinet document from this IBM internal location:
http://wwas.raleigh.ibm.com/safety/racks.pdf