The Seven Steps
High Friction Skids
Purpose
To secure computer equipment on an access floor.
Caution
Verify that internal components have low vulnerability to vibrating motion. If internal components require vibration isolation, provide motion isolators in accordance with the section on Computer Equipment: Motion Isolators.
Recommendation
Install high friction, rubber-based leveling pads for computer equipment with the following characteristics:
Height
- Height is less than 1/2 the base width.
Spacing
- Adequate spacing between equipment to prevent impact.
Cabinet
- Strong, stiff cabinet.
*Adequate spacing is either equipment that is spaced 3′ or more apart or equipment that is tied together.
Secured Equipment
Source: Noson, Perbix, SSD
Supplies Required
- Seismic leveling pads (with rubber base)
- Floor penetration guard
Installation
- Provide leveling pad below each corner of equipment.
- Provide penetration guard around opening in access floor.
Leveling Pad
Source: Noson, Perbix, SSD
