Black Box RM7006 User manual

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These 15U, 22U, 37U, 42U, and 51U racks provide
exceptional stability.
Hold up to 2200 pounds of equipment.
4-Post Steel Open Racks
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RM7000A-R2 RM7003A-R2 RM7006
RM7001A-R2 RM7004A-R2 RM7007
RM7002 RM7005A-R2 RM7008A-R2
RM7010
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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB
Technologies, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the
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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Exterior Height — RM7000A-R2: 80.5" (204.5 cm);
RM7001A-R2: 45.5" (115.6 cm);
RM7003A-R2: 33.25" (84.5 cm);
RM7004A-R2: 96" (243.8 cm);
RM7005A-R2: 108" (274.3 cm);
RM7008A-R2: 72" (183 cm)
Exterior Width — 20.6" (52.3 cm)
Exterior Depth — 29" (73.7 cm)
Rack Units — RM7000A-R2: 42U;
RM7001A-R2: 22U;
RM7003A-R2: 15U;
RM7004A-R2: 51U;
RM7005A-R2: 58U;
RM7008A-R2: 37U
Interior Width — 19" (48.3 cm)
Weight — RM7000A-R2: 80 lb. (36.4 kg);
RM7001A-R2: 65 lb. (29.5 kg);
RM7003A-R2: 60 lb. (27.3 kg);
RM7004A-R2: 94 lb. (42.7 kg);
RM7005A-R2: 101 lb. (45.9 kg);
RM7008A-R2: 79 lb. (35.8 kg)
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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The 4-Post Steel Open Rack combines the stability of a cabinet with the airflow
of an open rack. It’s made of 12-gauge steel and supports up to 2200 pounds
(1000 kg) of equipment. The rack conforms to EIA standards for 19" equipment
mounting and has universal M6 holes. The rack is labeled with rack units.
Mounting hardware is included.
Choose from six rack models. They are 19" wide and are available in the six
heights listed below:
• RM7003A-R2 (15U)
• RM7001A-R2 (22U)
• RM7008A-R2 (37U)
• RM7000A-R2 (42U)
• RM7004A-R2 (51U)
• RM7005A-R2 (58U)
2.2 What’s Included
• (2) 15U, 22U, 37U, 42U, 51U, or 58U uprights, right hand
• (2) 15U, 22U, 37U, 42U, 51U, or 58U uprights, left hand
• (4) 23"D horizontal depth brackets
• (4) top/bottom horizontal width brackets
• (16) 3⁄8-16 x 3⁄4" long flat head screws, hex drive
• (16) 1⁄2"-13 x 1" hex head bolts, black oxide, wax coat, RoHS compliant
• (16) 1⁄2" split lockwashers, black oxide, wax coat, RoHS compliant
• (16) 1⁄2"-13 finished hex nuts, black oxide, wax coat, RoHS compliant
• (50) M6 metric threaded universal mounting cage nuts
• (50) M6 x 12 mm long metric threaded Phillips head screws, black
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Chapter 2: Overview
2.3 Optional Accessories
• Baying Kit (RM7002)
• RM7000A-R2 Series Caster Set (RM7006)
• RM7000A-R2 Series Flat Top (RM7007)
• Fixed Vented Shelf, 28.9"D, 50-lb. Capacity (RM7010)
• Fixed Vented Server Shelf, 271⁄4"D, 150-lb. Capacity (RM403)
• Fixed Vented Server Shelf, 30"D, 150-lb. Capacity (RM410)
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Chapter 3: Assembly Instructions
3. Assembly Instructions
Tools You Will Need
• 3⁄4" socket
• 3⁄4" wrench
• 7⁄32" hex key wrench
Step 1: Assembling the Bottom Corners of the Rack
A. Lay the left-hand and right-hand uprights on end, facing each other.
1
2
KEY:
1. Right-hand upright
2. Left-hand upright
Figure 3-1. Uprights.
B. Align the through holes in one top/bottom horizontal width bracket (#3 in
Figure 3-2) with the through holes in one left-hand upright (#1 in Figure 3-2).
Install (2) 3⁄8"-16 x 3⁄4" long flat head screws (see #4 in Figure 3-2) through the
holes on the upright and the threaded holes on the horizontal width bracket
(#3).
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Chapter 3: Assembly Instructions
KEY:
1. Left-hand upright
2. Horizontal depth bracket
3. Horizontal width bracket
4. 3⁄8-16 x 3⁄4" long flat head screw
5. 1⁄2-13 x 1" hex head bolt
6. 1⁄2" split lockwasher
7. 1⁄2-13 finished hex nut
Figure 3-2. Assembling the rack corners.
4
Threaded
holes
Through
holes
1
3
7
7
6
5
2
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Chapter 3: Assembly Instructions
C. Align the through holes in one top/bottom horizontal depth bracket (#2 in
Figure 3-2) with the through holes on the opposite side of the upright in Step
1B (#1 in Figure 3-2). Install (2) 1⁄2"-13 x 1" hex head bolts, lockwashers, and
(2) 1⁄2-13 finished hex head nuts (see #5, #6, and #7 in Figure 3-2).
D. Align the through holes on the other side of the horizontal width bracket in
Step 1B (#3 in Figure 3-2) with the through holes in one right-hand upright (#1
in Figure 3-1).
E. Repeat steps A–D for the remaining left- and right-hand uprights (#1 and #2 in
Figure 3-1), horizontal width bracket (#3 in Figure 3-2), and horizontal depth
bracket (#2 in Figure 3-2).
Step 2: Assembling the Top Corners of the Rack
A. Stand the bottom corner assembly from Step 1 with the horizontal width and
depth brackets’ bottom edges flat on the floor.
B. Repeat Steps 1B through 1E for the remaining two top/bottom horizontal width
brackets and the two top/bottom horizontal depth brackets. See Figure 3-2.
Step 3: Final Tightening
Square the unit using a level or carpenter square. Tighten all bolts using a 3⁄4"
socket and/or wrench.
Step 4: Secure the Rack to the Floor
CAUTION: Before installing equipment in the rack, bolt it to the floor, or to an
equally stable and secure surface before installing any equipment.
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Chapter 3: Assembly Instructions
Step 5: Installing the Optional Accessories
Installing the Flat Top
Flat top
Front of
Rack
Figure 3-3. Installing the flat top.
Installing the Casters
If you don’t want to secure the rack to the floor, you can use optional casters
(RM7006) that install on the bottom of the rack.
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