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Cutting and placing floor panels

These guidelines specify how to make the necessary openings in the raised floor for installing your server.

Use the following procedure to cut and place floor panels in the raised floor. The x-y alphanumeric grid positions are used to identify relative positions of cutout floor panels that might be cut in advance.

  1. Measure the panel size of the raised floor.
  2. Verify the floor panel size. The illustrated floor panel size is 600 mm (23.6 in.) and 610 mm (24 in.) panels.
  3. Ensure adequate floor space is available to place the frames over the floor panels exactly as shown in the following figures. For front-to-back and side-to-side clearances, see Considerations for multiple-system installations. Use the plan view, if necessary. Consider all obstructions above and below the floor.
  4. Identify the required panels, and list the total quantity of each panel required for the installation.
  5. Important: Cut the required quantity of panels. When cutting the panels, you must adjust the size of the cut for the thickness of the edge molding that you are using. The dimensions shown in the figures are finished dimensions. For ease of installation, number each panel as it is cut.
    Note: For a multiple frame installation, two casters could produce loads as high as 2750 lb.
Notes:
  1. The weight distribution bar is a requirement for model 9119-FHB on a raised floor. It is required to maintain the integrity of the floor, which holds the weight of the frame.
  2. This floor-tile arrangement is recommended for casters or leveling pads that are placed on separate floor tiles to minimize the weight on a single floor tile. Load bearing tiles that have cutouts might require additional pedestals to keep their structural integrity. Additionally, the cutouts span two tiles. Raised floors utilizing a stringer system should leave the stringer intact.
  3. The Figure 1 and Figure 7 figures are intended only to show relative positions and accurate dimensions of floor cutouts. The figures are not intended to be a machine template and is not drawn to scale.

Raised floor with 610 mm (24 in.) floor panels figure

The following figure shows an overview perspective of the rack placement on floor tiles. The dashed lines represent the rack. The solid lines are used for dimensions.
  • The rear of the server is placed 75 mm (3.0 in.) measuring up from the bottom edge of the first row tile.
  • The front of the server is placed 20 mm (0.7 in.) measuring up from the bottom edge of the third row tile.
Figure 1. Rack placement for 610 mm (24 in.) tiles
Rack placement for 610 mm (24 in.) tiles
The following figure shows the floor cutouts for the cables. The solid rectangles indicate the cutouts, and the solid lines are used for dimensions.
  • The first cutout is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the first row tile. The width of the first cutout is 110 mm (4.3 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the first column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the second column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
  • The second cutout is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the third row tile. The width of the second cutout is 110 (4.3 in.) mm measuring left from the right edge of the first column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the second column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
Figure 2. Cable cutout placement 610 mm (24 in.) tiles
Cable cutout placement 610 mm (24 in.) tiles
The following fiigure shows the location of the rack tie-down for a single rack. The solid rectangles indicate the cutouts, and the solid lines are used for dimensions.
  • The first circle, located on the upper left, is 109 mm (4.3 in.) measuring from the right edge of the first column tile. It is 52 mm (2.0 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The second circle, located on the upper right, is 65 mm (2.6 in.) measuring from the right edge of the second column tile. It is 52 mm (2.0 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The third circle, located on the lower left, is 109 mm (4.3 in.) measuring from the right edge of the first column tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the first circle.
  • The fourth circle, located on the lower right, is 65 mm (2.6 in.) measuring from the right edge of the second column tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the second circle.
Figure 3. Single rack tie-down hole pattern
Single rack tie-down hole pattern

See Installing the frame tie-down kit for instructions on how to install a frame tie-down kit and floor tie-down hardware.

The following figure is an overview image of the placement of two racks on the tiles. The dashed lines represents the racks.
  • The rear of the server is placed 75 mm (3.0 in.) measuring up from the bottom edge of the first row tile.
  • The front of the server is placed 20 (0.7 in.) mm measuring up from the bottom edge of the third row tile.
Figure 4. Two rack placement on 610 mm (24 in.) tiles
Two rack placement on 610 mm (24 in.) tiles
The following figure is an overview image of the floor cutouts. The solid lines are used for the dimensions.
  • The first cutout, located on the upper left, is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the first row tile. The width is 110 mm (4.3 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the first column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the second column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
  • The second cutout, located on the upper right, is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the first row tile. The width is 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the second column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 110 mm (4.3 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the third column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
  • The third cutout, located on the lower left, is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the third row tile. The width is 110 mm (4.3 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the first column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the second column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
  • The fourth cutout, located on the lower right, is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the third row tile. The width is 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the third column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 110 mm (4.3 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the third column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
Figure 5. Cable cutout placement for two racks for 610 mm (24 in.) tiles
Cable cutout placement for two racks for 610 mm (24 in.) tiles
The following figure shows the location of the rack tie-downs needed for two racks. The solid rectangles indicate the cutouts, and the solid lines are used for dimensions.
  • The first circle located, on the upper left, is 109 mm (4.3 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the first column tile. It is 52 mm (2.0 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The second circle, located in the upper left center, is 64.5 mm (2.5 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the second column tile. It is 52 mm (2.0 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The third circle, located in the upper right center, is 64.5 mm (2.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the third tile. It is 52 mm (2.0 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The fourth circle, located on the upper right, is 109 mm (4.3 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the third column tile. It is 52 mm (2.0 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The fifth circle located, on the lower left, is 109 mm (4.3 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the first column tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the first circle.
  • The sixth circle, located in the lower left center, is 64.5 mm (2.5 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the second tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the second circle.
  • The seventh circle, located in the lower right center, is 64.5 mm (2.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the third column tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the third circle.
  • The eighth circle, located on the lower right, is 109 mm (4.3 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the fourth column tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the fourth circle.
Figure 6. Two rack tie-down hole placement
Two rack tie-down hole placement

See Installing the frame tie-down kit for instructions on how to install a frame tie-down kit and floor tie-down hardware.

Raised floor with 600 mm (23.6 in.) floor panels figure

The following figure shows an overview perspective of the rack placement on the floor tiles. The dashed lines represent the rack. The solid lines are used for dimensions.
  • The rear of the server is placed 83 mm (3.3 in.) measuring up from the bottom edge of the first row tile.
  • The front of the server is placed 10 mm (0.4 in.) measuring up from the bottom edge of the third row tile.
Figure 7. Rack placement for 600 mm (23.6 in.) tiles
Rack placement for 600 mm (23.6 in.) tiles
The following figure shows the floor cutouts for the cables. The solid rectangles indicate the cutouts, and the solid lines are used for dimensions.
  • The first cutout is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the first row tile. The width of the first cutout is 110 mm (4.3 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the first column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the second column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
  • The second cutout is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the third row tile. The width of the second cutout is 110 mm (4.3 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the first column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the second column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
Figure 8. Cable cutout placement 600 mm (23.6 in.) tiles
Cable cutout placement 600 mm (23.6 in.) tiles
The following figure shows the location of the rack tie-down for a single rack. The solid rectangles indicate the cutouts, and the solid lines are used for dimensions.
  • The first circle, located on the upper left, is 119 mm (4.7 in.) measuring from the right edge of the first column tile. It is 44 mm (1.7 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The second circle, located on the upper right, is 65 mm (2.6 in.) measuring from the right edge of the second column tile. It is 44 mm (1.7 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The third circle, located on the lower left, is 119 mm (4.7 in.) measuring from the right edge of the first column tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the first circle.
  • The fourth circle, located on the lower right, is 65 mm (2.6 in.) measuring from the right edge of the second column tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the second circle.
Figure 9. Rack tie-down hole pattern
Rack tie-down hole pattern

See Installing the frame tie-down kit for instructions on how to install a frame tie-down kit and floor tie-down hardware.

The following figure is an overview image of the placement of two racks on the tiles. The dashed lines represents the racks.
  • The rear of the server is placed 83 mm (3.3 in.) measuring up from the bottom edge of the first row tile.
  • The front of the server is placed 10 mm (0.4 in.) measuring up from the bottom edge of the third row tile.
Figure 10. Two rack placement on 600 mm (23.6 in.) tiles
Two rack placement on 600 mm (23.6 in.) tiles
The following figure is an overview image of the floor cutouts. The solid lines are used for the dimensions.
  • The first cutout, located on the upper left, is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the first row tile. The width is 110 mm (4.3 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the first column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the second column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
  • The second cutout, located on the upper right, is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the first row tile. The width is 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the second column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 110 mm (4.3 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the third column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
  • The third cutout, located on the lower left, is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the third row tile. The width is 110 mm (4.3 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the first column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the second column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
  • The fourth cutout, located on the lower right, is 94 mm (3.7 in.) high measuring up from the bottom edge of the third row tile. The width is 545 mm (21.5 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the third column tile. Continue cutting out an additional 110 mm (4.3 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the third column tile. The total width of the cutout is 655 mm (25.8 in.).
Figure 11. Two cable cutout placement for 600 mm (23.6 in.) tiles
Two cable cutout placement for 600 mm (23.6 in.) tiles
The following figure shows the location of the rack tie-downs needed for two racks. The solid rectangles indicate the cutouts, and the solid lines are used for dimensions.
  • The first circle located, on the upper left, is 119 mm (4.7 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the first column tile. It is 44 mm (1.7 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The second circle, located in the upper left center, is 64.5 mm (2.5 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the second column tile. It is 44 mm (1.7 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The third circle, located in the upper right center, is 64.5 mm (2.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the third tile. It is 44 mm (1.7 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The fourth circle, located on the upper right, is 119 mm (4.7 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the third column tile. It is 44 mm (1.7 in.) measuring down from the top edge of the second row tile.
  • The fifth circle located, on the lower left, is 119 mm (4.7 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the first column tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the first circle.
  • The sixth circle, located in the lower left center, is 64.5 mm (2.5 in.) measuring left from the right edge of the second column tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the second circle.
  • The seventh circle, located in the lower right center, is 64.5 mm (2.5 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the third column tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the third circle.
  • The eighth circle, located on the lower right, is 119 mm (4.7 in.) measuring right from the left edge of the fourth column tile. It is 1019 mm (40.1 in.) measuring down from the fourth circle.
Figure 12. Rack placement for 600 mm (23.6 in.) tiles
Rack placement for 600 mm (23.6 in.) tiles

See Installing the frame tie-down kit for instructions on how to install a frame tie-down kit and floor tie-down hardware.

Additional pedestal placement

Placing large cutouts in the raised floor tiles, such as the cutouts needed for the 9119-FHB, can substantially change the structural integrity of each tiles. Additional support pedestals might be needed. Pedestals might be placed approximately under each caster position to prevent tiles from sagging. Pedestals might also be used to support the cut corners of floor tiles. Pedestals might be needed for tiles where the equipment is moving across, even though they are not permanent load bearing tiles. All pedestals should be installed and adjusted to barely contact the underside of each floor panel, before the frames are rolled into place. All pedestal locations are recommendations. Each facility is unique and additional pedestal supports might be needed for certain floors. You are responsible for verifying all floor loading capacities and requirements to determine where any additional pedestals might be needed.
Note: Use the following figure as an example of where the floor pedestals should be placed. It is only intended to show relative positions. This figure is not drawn to scale.
Figure 13. Additional pedestal placement
Additional pedestal placement
Important: Extra pedestals might be placed as shown.
  • Pedestals Bp1, Bp2, Bp3, Bp4, Cp4, and Cp6 might be placed approximately under each caster position to prevent floor tiles from sagging.
  • Pedestals Ap1, Ap2, Ap3, Ap4, Ap5, and Ap6 might be used to support the cut corns of floor tiles A1, A2, A3, and A. Although these flour tiles are not load-bearing, equipment, moving in the row where these floor panels site, might place high loads momentarily on the tiles.
Parent topic: Planning for 6954 and 6953 racks

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Last updated: Thu, March 15, 2018