Considering earthquake preparedness alternatives

If you are installing your DS6000™ series in an area that is prone to earthquakes, plan for special installation methods to minimize earthquake damage to your system.

An unsecured storage unit or expansion unit can topple or be thrown around during an earthquake. This places both the unit and your personnel in danger. To help prevent damage, restrain your storage unit using one of the following two methods:
Restraint method
Allows some system movement and provides for both personnel safety and protection of your storage unit.
Hard mounting
Physically attaches your system to the floor. This method increases the safety of personnel during an earthquake. However, it also causes the most damage to the storage unit because the unit absorbs most of the shock. IBM does not support hard mounting.
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