Dell PowerEdge XE9685L Installation and Service Manual

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System weight

Table 1. Weight for the PowerEdge XE9685L system with 8 x 2U SSDsThe table below shows the maximum weight of the PowerEdge XE9685L system with 8 x 2U SSDs.
System configuration	Maximum weight (with all drives/SSDs)
Fully populated XE9685L system	94.6 kg ( 208.55 pounds)

Table 2. PowerEdge system weight handling recommendationsThis table shows the recommendations in handling the system weight.
Chassis weight	Description
40–70 pounds	Recommend two persons to lift.
70 pounds- 120 pounds	Recommend three persons to lift.
≥ 121 pounds	Recommend to use a server-lift.

CAUTION:The system is heavy and may slide, potentially causing damage when being installed or removed from a higher position on the rack.

CAUTION:It is recommended to always install PowerEdge XE9685L system from bottom of the rack under 24U (42", 106.7cm) to avoid damage. The system is heavy therefore can slide over and cause damage during installation and removal from a higher position on the rack.

CAUTION:Lift the system by using the provided lifting handles on chassis and refrain from using clips or other chassis points to lift the system. Non-designated lift-points on the chassis may cause system damage due to the inability to support the system weight while lifting.