Black Box Elite Plus RM969A User manual

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INFORMATION
APRIL 2009
RM969A
47U Rack Manager Elite Plus

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1. Specifications
Construction: 18-gauge steel
Weight Capacity: 2200 lb. (1000 kg)
Size: 92"H (47 U) x 28"W x 22"D (233.2 x 70 x 56 cm)
Weight: 162 lb. (74.8 kg)
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The RM969A is a 2-post cable management rack that meets high-density data center cabling requirements. A
top-mounted waterfall and large C-channel vertical frame members accommodate high-density cable runs.
Route the cables through cable rings and large pass-through windows. Rack units are marked on the front of
the vertical rails to guide you when installing equipment.
Hide the cable management channels with the RM969A’s quick release cable channel covers. The RM969A
holds up to 2200 pounds (1000 kg) and ships unassembled.
2.2 What’s Included
Your package should contain the following items. It anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box at
724-746-5500.
• (1) top frame and (1) bottom frame • (44) M6 x 10 mm screws
• (2) top cable management sections • (32) M6 x 15 mm pan-head screws
• (2) vertical frame members • (50) M6 x 15 mm screws for equipment mounting
• (2) foot plinths • (50) washers used for equipment mounting
• (10) cable rings • (50) M6 cage nuts used for equipment mounting
• (2) cable channel covers • (4) plastic washers
• (76) M6 hex nuts (4 extra) • (18) blue cable grommets (installed in vertical frame
members)

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(1) top frame and
(1) bottom frame
(2) top cable
management
sections
(2) foot plinths
(2) vertical frame
members with
cable grommets
(10) cable rings
(2) cable channel
covers
(32) M6 x 15 mm pan-head screws
(44) M6 x 10 mm screws
(50) M6 x 15 mm screws
(76) hex nuts
(50) washers
(50) M6 cage nuts
(4) plastic washers
Figure 2-1. Components.

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3. Assembly Instructions
1. Connect two vertical frame members to the top and bottom frames, then use (24) M6 x 10 mm screws and
M6 hex nuts to secure them in place. See Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1. Attach the vertical frame members to the top and bottom frames.
(2) vertical frame
members
M6 x 10 mm screws
M6 nuts
Top frame
Bottom frame

2. Use (32) M6 x 15 mm screws and M6 hex nuts to attach the (2) top cable management sections and foot
plinth.
Figure 3-2. Connect top management cable sections and foot plinths.
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M6 x 15 mm
screws
M6 nuts
Foot plinth Foot plinth
Top cable
management
Top cable
management

3. Use (20) M6 x 10 mm screws and M6 hex nuts to attach the ten cable rings to the vertical frame members.
Figure 3-3. Connect cable rings to vertical frame members.
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M6 nuts
M6 x 10 mm
screws
Cable ring
Cable rings

4. Attach the basic frame assembly to the bottom frame and insert the hinge into the hole on the bottom
frame.
Figure 3-4. Connect cable channel covers to bottom frame.
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Bottom frame
Cable channel
cover
Plastic washer (top and
bottom of each cable
channel cover)