HP 245161-B22 - 10642 42U Rack Shock Pallet User manual

HP 10000 Series Rack Airflow
Optimization Kit
Installation Instructions
Overview
The HP 10000 Series Rack Airflow Optimization Kit enables you to
install foam rail gaskets into your HP 10000 G2 Series 22U, 36U,
42U, and 47U 600-mm (24 in) wide racks and into 42U 800-mm
(31 in) wide racks to improve separation between hot and cold
aisles in the data center.
Kit contents
Callout Description
1 600-mm (24 in) or 800-mm (31 in) perforated
floor gasket (1)
2 Foam rail gasket roll (4)
Installing foam rail gaskets
IMPORTANT: This option kit is only compatible with HP
racks that are 600-mm (24 in) or 800-mm (31 in) wide.
1. Cut the foam rail gasket to fit the size of your rack.
2. Insert the foam rail gasket into the rack front door on both sides
of the rack.
3. Insert the foam rail gasket into the space between the 19-in
mounting rails and the vertical frame on both sides of the rack,
with the closed cell side of the foam rail gasket facing the front
of the rack.
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4. Gently push the foam rail gasket into the space until it is flush
with the vertical frame.
Installing foam rail gaskets between racks
CAUTION: The foam rail gasket must be installed into the
rack before two or more racks can be bayed together. For
additional information on baying racks, see the HP Baying
Rack Option Kit.
If installing the foam rail gasket between racks that have a baying kit
installed, the baying bracket must be removed before the foam rail
gasket can be inserted between the racks.
1. Position the racks side by side.
2. Cut the foam rail gasket to fit the size of your rack.
3. Insert the foam rail gasket into the space between the racks
with the closed cell side of the foam rail gasket facing the front
of the rack.
NOTE: Follow steps 1 through 3 to install the foam rail
gasket into a rack that will be bayed using a 24-in.
baying bracket.
If the rack will be bayed using a 600-mm baying bracket,
rotate the foam rail gasket 90 degrees before inserting it
into the space between the racks.
4. Gently push the foam rail gasket into the space between the
racks until it is flush with the vertical frame.
5. (Optional) See the HP Baying Rack Option Kit for specific
information on baying racks.
Installing the floor gasket
1. Depending on the size of your rack, cut the floor gasket at the
perforation to reduce the length from 800-mm (31 in) to 600-
mm (24 in).

2. Remove the protective tape from the bottom edge of the floor
gasket, and apply it to the bottom of the rack with the adhesive
strip facing the front of the rack.
Installation is complete.