The service clearance area is the area around the storage unit that IBM service representatives need to service the unit.
For DS6000™ models,
IBM services representatives must open the front and rear covers to service
the unit. Use the following minimum service clearances. (These dimensions
are also shown on Figure 1.)
- For the front of the unit, allow a minimum of 121.9 cm (48 in.) for the service clearance.
- For the rear of the unit, allow a minimum of 76.2 cm (30 in.) for the service clearance.
- For the sides of the unit, allow a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) for the service clearance.
Unlike weight distribution areas that are required to handle floor loading, keep in mind that service clearances of adjacent unrelated storage units can overlap.
Note: The terms service clearance and weight
distribution area are often confused with each other. The service clearance
is the area that is required to open the service covers and to pull out components
for servicing. The weight distribution area is the area that is required to
distribute the weight of the storage unit.