Special Shipping Considerations - HP 245161-B22 - 10642 42U Rack Shock Pallet Best Practices Manual

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, prior to
shipping, remove all non-rack-mounted equipment, including any
component that is not mechanically fastened to the rack structure.
The following are the minimum requirements for qualifying components for shipment in a HP 10000
and 10000 G2 Racks mounted on a CTO shock pallet:
• The shock pallet is a 1-way pallet and should not be reused. Reuse of a cushioned pallet may not
protect the rack and server components in transit. If a datacenter or loaded rack move is being
scheduled, it is strongly recommended that the shock pallet spares kit is purchased as well as all
safety considerations be addressed. For a complete list of HP rack options and accessories, refer to
the main rack page at
www.hp.com/products/rackoptions
• Use a torque wrench to tighten all front panel mounting hardware and rail/slide connections to 20
in-lb. (2.2594 N-m). Use provided mounting hardware to secure any spring-loaded slide assemblies
to the mounting rails.
• Use the shipping hardware or additional clamping or hold-down brackets provided with each
component. This hardware is typically found in the accessory box. The Server Immobilization Bolt
(SIB) is a large orange thumbscrew and is easily installed from the rear of the rack.
• Dress and secure all data and power cables. Cables and cable management arms should be tie-
wrapped to prevent movement of cables that may place a load on connector assemblies or that
may cause fraying due to friction. Wire-formed cable management clamps are provided with each
rack for this purpose. Some components provide sheet metal cable management extensions or
spring loaded cable retention reels that should be utilized in all cases. Firmly close front and rear
doors.
• Reuse any packaging materials that were initially provided with the rack.
• Check to ensure the rack mounting brackets are properly secured to the pallet. The bracket with
keyhole cutouts should be at an angle to the pallet deck and should not be loose. The front hold
downs for 10000 G2 Series Racks are right-angled and sit flush to the pallet and frame. Ensure that
the bolt securing the bracket to the pallet is torqued to 150 in-lb (16.9 N-m).
• All racks should be secured in the trailer/truck to prevent the rack from potentially falling on its side
during vehicle turns.
NOTE
Since most common carriers are not accustomed nor equipped to perform
this function, this detail is particularly important, even if the configuration is
common carrier qualified.

Special shipping considerations

Additional requirements for nonqualified components for shipment in a HP 10000 and 10000 G2
Series Rack that is mounted on a shock pallet are listed below:
• Replace any wing nuts with hex- or square-head nuts and appropriate locking hardware.
• Inspect the rack for unsupported mechanical structures. Look for any cantilevered chassis with little
or no rear support or any large chassis with rails mounted to the extreme top or bottom of the
chassis. Be especially attentive to any free movement of the component while mounted in the rack.
In some cases, it may be beneficial to use supplemental packaging materials to brace these
www.hp.com/products/racks
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or to the main rack options page at
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