POWER7 information

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.

If the front or back ac electrical outlets are going to be installed in the rack, you cannot attach the stabilizer brackets. The rack must be bolted to the floor. Stabilizer brackets are used only if you will not be bolting the rack to the floor. If you are going to bolt the rack to the floor, go to Attaching the rack to a concrete floor.

To attach the stabilizer brackets to the bottom of the rack, complete the following steps:

Note: Before installing the stabilizer brackets, see Attaching the front or back ac electrical outlet for instruction about installing the ac outlet-mounting plates.

Align the slots of one of the stabilizer brackets with the mounting holes at the bottom front of the rack.
Install the two mounting screws.
Ensure that the base of the stabilizer bracket rests firmly on the floor. Use the Allen wrench that was supplied with the rack to tighten the mounting screws alternately until they are tight.
1 Rack front (base) 3 Stabilizer bracket

2 Stabilizer mounting screws 4 Rack rear (base)

Figure 1. Attaching the stabilizer brackets
To install the second stabilizer bracket on the back of the rack, repeat steps 1 - 3.

Next topic: Connecting the power distribution system.

Send feedback Rate this page

Last updated: Fri, January 09, 2015

1	Rack front (base)	3	Stabilizer bracket
2	Stabilizer mounting screws	4	Rack rear (base)