1. Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide
  2. Installing the Server Into a Rack
  3. Rack Compatibility

Rack Compatibility

This section describes the server rack requirements.

The rack into which you install Oracle Server X8-8 must meet the requirements listed in the following table. The Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 and Oracle's Sun Rack II Cabinet are compatible with the server. For information about the racks, see Preparing for Server Installation.

Item Requirement

Structure

  • Four-post rack (mounting at both front and back) with 9.5mm square holes.

  • Two-post racks are not compatible.

  • Four-post rack (mounting at both front and back). Supported rack types: square hole (9.5 mm) and round hole (M6 or 1/4-20 threaded only).

Rack horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch

Conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60297 standards.

Distance between front and back mounting planes

Minimum 61 cm and maximum 91.5 cm (24 inches to 36 inches).

Clearance depth in front of front mounting plane

Distance to front cabinet door is at least 2.54 cm (1 inch).

Clearance depth behind front mounting plane

Distance to back cabinet door is at least 80 cm (31.49 inches).

Clearance width between front and back mounting planes

Distance between structural supports and cable troughs is at least 45.6 cm (18 inches).

Minimum clearance for service access

  • Clearance, front of server: 123.2 cm (48.5 inches)

  • Clearance, back of server: 91.4 cm (36 inches)

The following table contains Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 rack specifications:

Requirement Specification

Usable rack units

42

Height

199. cm (78.74 inches)

Width (with side panels)

60 cm (23.62 inches)

Maximum dynamic load

1005 kg (2215 lbs)

The following table contains Sun Rack II Model 1242 and Sun Rack II Model 1042 rack specifications:

Requirement Specification

Usable rack units

42

Height

199.8 cm (78.66 inches)

Width (with side panels)

60 cm (23.62 inches)

Depth Model 1242

120 cm (47.24 inches)

Depth Model 1042

105.8 cm (41.66 inches)

Weight Model 1242

150.6 kg (332 lbs)

Weight Model 1042

123.4 kg (272 lbs)

Maximum dynamic load

1005 kg (2215 lbs)

Note:

Depth is measured from front door handle to back door handle.