1.5 Maintenance Access Requirements
The maintenance area must be large enough for Oracle Exadata Rack, and have the required access space.
The required space to remove the side panels is 675.64 mm (26.6 inches). Side panel access is not required for normal maintenance.
Front access space requirement is typically the length of the longest chassis supported in the rack, plus the distance the rails need to travel out to install and remove equipment from the front.
Rear access space requirement is the space needed for a person working behind the Oracle Exadata Rack.
Top access space requirement is for a person standing on a ladder to be able service components installed in the top of the rack.
Table 1-24 Maintenance Access Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack (All Models)
| Location | Maintenance Access Requirement |
|---|---|
|
Rear maintenance |
914 mm (36 inches) |
|
Front maintenance |
1232 (48.5 inches) |
|
Top maintenance |
914 mm (36 inches) |
Note:
- In raised floor data centers, an adjacent tile at the rear of the rack must be able to be opened to access any cabling going under the floor.
- Oracle Exadata Racks can be placed side-by-side when interconnecting the racks.