Weight distribution and floor loading
Weight distribution and floor load planning calculations must be completed to ensure adequate installation and serviceability of IT equipment in both raised floor and non-raised floor environments. System weight and physical dimensional information are provided to calculate weight distribution and floor loading associated with client frames that include one or more rack mount systems.
- For system weight examples, see System weight examples.
- If needed, the Floor load calculator can be used to determine the distributed
load that a server, expansion unit, or migration tower places on a sub-floor (for example, in a data
center with a raised floor) or on an above-ground, non-raised floor structure can be determined
using floor load calculator. Note: Calculations assume complete IT content weight including frames and covers (where applicable).
The following figure, and tables in System weight examples, show sample floor loading values for the rack mount.
All measurements are taken from the outside edge of the machine frame, without covers, unless described otherwise.
a
= left side clearance dimensionb
= front clearance dimensionc
= rear clearance dimensiond
= right side clearance dimension