1. Quick Start Guide
  2. Install Rack in Allocated Space
  3. Stabilize the Appliance

Stabilize the Appliance

Stabilize the rack by extending the rack leveling feet, and optionally using the shipping brackets to secure the rack permanently to the floor.

Floor Cutout (Optional)

If you plan to route data or power distribution unit (PDU) power cords down through the bottom of the rack, you will need to cut a hole in the installation site floor. Cut a rectangular hole below the rear portion of the rack, between the two rear casters and behind the RETMA (Radio Electronics Television Manufacturers Association) rails.

Caution:

Do not create a hole where the rack casters or leveling feet brackets will be placed.

Attach Shipping Brackets (Optional)

To secure the rack to the installation floor using the shipping brackets, you must drill the appropriate holes in the floor, re-attach the shipping brackets to the rack, position the rack over the mounting holes, and attach the shipping brackets to the floor firmly with bolts and washers that suit the specific environment. Oracle does not provide mounting bolts and washers for the shipping brackets, because different floors require different bolt types and strengths.

Caution:

Shipping brackets are not for use for bracing or anchoring the rack during seismic events.

Deploy Leveling Feet

The rack contains four leveling feet that can be lowered to share the load with the casters. This increases the footprint of the rack, which improves stability and helps prevent rack movement. When the rack is in position, the leveling feet must be deployed even when the rack is permanently secured to the floor. To adjust the leveling feet, do the following:

  1. Locate the four leveling feet at the bottom four corners of the rack.


    This figure shows the location of the leveling feet on the rack.

  2. Using a 6mm hex wrench, lower the leveling feet to the floor.


    This figure shows the leveling feet being lowered with a hex wrench.

  3. Lock the four leveling feet using an 18mm open wrench.


    This figure shows the leveling feet being locked in place with an open wrench.

Caution:

When the rack needs to be moved to a different location, including repacking, verify that the leveling feet have been retracted before moving the rack. Otherwise the leveling feet may become bent, or the rack could tip over.