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Installing the 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks

Use this information to install the 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks.

If you are installing a rack security kit in this rack, see Installing the rack security kit after you have installed the rack.

Before installing a rack, read the Rack safety notices.

Completing a parts inventory
Before beginning the rack installation it is a good idea to do a parts inventory. This section guides you in performing this task.
Positioning the rack
Proper rack positioning is needed to comply with safety and regulatory requirements. Use the procedure in this section to perform this task.
Leveling the rack
If you need to level the rack, use the procedure described in this section.
Attaching the stabilizer brackets
You might need to attach the stabilizer brackets to the rack. This section helps you determine whether stabilizer brackets are necessary and describes how to attach them if needed.
Attaching the rack to a concrete floor
If you plan to install the front or back ac electrical outlets in the rack, the rack must be bolted to the floor. This section describes how to perform this task for a concrete floor.
Attaching the rack to the concrete floor beneath a raised floor
If you plan to install front or back ac electrical outlets in the rack, the rack must be bolted to the floor. When you attach the rack to a concrete floor, which lays beneath a raised floor, follow the procedure described in this section.
Connecting the power distribution system
You can use a power distribution system to monitor the individual power loads of the devices that are plugged into it. Use the procedure in this section to connect this system.
Checking the ac outlets
To help ensure safety and reliable operation, you should check the ac outlets. Use the procedure in this section to perform this task.
Attaching the front or back ac electrical outlet
If you need to attach an ac outlet, you can use the procedure in this section to perform this task.
Connecting a dc power source
Some rack models (such as the 7014-T00) can support a dc power configuration for systems that require dc power. If you decide to connect a dc power source to the rack, you can use the procedure in this section to perform this task. This section also includes illustrations of the related hardware components and shows how these components relate to each other.

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Last updated: Fri, January 09, 2015