Repacking the Rack in the Enterprise Packaging

If you plan to ship a rack containing installed equipment, you must pack the rack in the enterprise packaging. You cannot reuse the standard packaging. See Differences Between Standard and Enterprise Packaging for more information about the packaging options.

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Caution - The standard packaging was designed solely for shipping an empty rack. Never install equipment in the rack while it is on this pallet, and never repack a rack in the standard packaging. If you must populate the rack prior to moving it to a new building or site, repack the rack in the enterprise packaging. Contact your sales representative for information about ordering empty enterprise packaging.

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Repack the Rack in the Enterprise Packaging

Before You Begin

Prior to repacking the rack, secure the PDUs, PDU power lead cords, and any equipment installed in the rack (see Securing the PDUs in the Rack).

For this procedure, you will need the following tools, which you can find in the enterprise packaging shipping kit:

• SW 17-mm wrench

• 6-mm hexagon Allen wrench key

You will also need:

• Torque wrench

• 3 people to push the rack onto the pallet

• Stretch plastic wrap

1. Unpack the empty enterprise packaging and place the pallet on a level floor with plenty of space to work.

   You will need at least 4451 mm (15 ft) of floor space from the front edge of the pallet in order to safely roll the rack onto the pallet.

2. Using a 17-mm wrench, remove the bolts securing the ramps to the pallet, and remove the ramps from the pallet (see Detaching the Ramps From the Pallet).

   Do not discard these bolts, as you will use them to secure the ramps back to the pallet.

   
   

   Figure 5-5 Detaching the Ramps From the Pallet

   
3. Use a 17-mm wrench to adjust the height of the bottom ramp bolts (see Installing the Ramps on the Pallet).

   When you install these ramps, the bolts should touch the floor and support the weight of the rack.

   
   

   Figure 5-6 Installing the Ramps on the Pallet

   
4. With the ramps at an angle, bring the edges of the ramps flush against the edges of the pallet tracks, then flip the ramp locks into the slots on the ramps. Lower the ramps to the floor to secure the ramps to the pallet (see Installing the Ramps on the Pallet).

   There are two locks per ramp. If necessary, adjust the bottom ramp bolts until they reach the floor.

5. Using three people, carefully push the rack up the ramps up onto the pallet tracks (see Pushing the Rack Up on the Pallet).

   Make sure that you push the rack from the rear and orient the rack on the tracks as marked, with the front of rack on the side pallet opposite of the ramps (note the “FRONT of RACK” markings on the pallet).

   
   

   Figure 5-7 Pushing the Rack Up on the Pallet

   
6. Lift the ramps up at an angle, remove the ramp locks from the slots on the ramps, and then remove the ramps from the pallet.

   Flip the ramp locks onto the track in the unlocked position so they are out of the way (see Securing the Rack on the Pallet). Save these ramps in a safe location.

7. Loosely secure the front and rear mounting brackets to the rack using a 6-mm Allen wrench and two bolts per bracket (see Securing the Rack on the Pallet).
   

   Figure 5-8 Securing the Rack on the Pallet

   
8. Loosely secure all four mounting brackets to the pallet using a 17-mm wrench and one bolt and one washer per bracket (see Securing the Rack on the Pallet).
9. After confirming that each bracket is square to the rack and the pallet, use a 6-mm Allen wrench to tighten the four mounting brackets firmly to the rack.

   Secure the brackets to the rack at 12.654 Nm (112 in-lbf) of torque.

10. Use a 17-mm wrench to tighten each bolt securing the four mounting brackets firmly to the pallet.

    Secure each bolt to the pallet at 7.457 Nm (66 in-lbf) of torque.

11. Close the rack doors and use a 17-mm wrench to secure the ramps to the pallet using two bolts per ramp (see Detaching the Ramps From the Pallet).

    Secure each bolt to the pallet at 7.457 Nm (66 in-lbf) of torque.

12. Place a plastic bag over the rack (see Installing the Cardboard Sleeves Around the Rack).

    Ensure that the bag covers the rack completely.

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    Note - To provide additional protection from paint scratches, optionally cover the top and bottom portions of the rack with polypropylene microfoam sheets or stretch wrap before placing the bag over the rack.

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    Figure 5-9 Installing the Cardboard Sleeves Around the Rack

    
13. Place the accessory box next to the rack and secure it to the rack using stretch wrap.
14. Place the inside top cap on the rack, making sure you correctly orient the cap on the rack (see Installing the Cardboard Sleeves Around the Rack).

    When oriented correctly, the sides of the top cap should align with the sides of the pallet.

15. Place the two large cardboard carton sleeves around the rack (see Installing the Cardboard Sleeves Around the Rack) and secure the sleeves together using six plastic locking clips (see Securing the Cardboard Sleeves and Top Cap).

    The small flaps of the sleeves fold inside the outer carton.

    
    

    Figure 5-10 Securing the Cardboard Sleeves and Top Cap

    
16. Place the outside top cap on top of the cardboard carton and over the carton sleeves making sure that the words “RAMPS ATTACH THIS SIDE” face the rear of the carton.
17. Secure the carton with strapping bands and fiberboard edge protectors.

    Ensure that the bands are tight and properly fitted to the carton.

18. Place the Magnetized Material label to the shipping carton at eye level (see Magnetized Material UN 2807 Label).

    You can find the label in the plastic envelope located on the outside carton. This envelope also contains the unpacking guide.

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    Caution - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) requires that all racks, whether full with equipment or empty, must display the Magnetized Material label when they are shipped using air transportation.

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    Figure 5-11 Magnetized Material UN 2807 Label