A.
When lifting or installing equipment, ratchet
straps are used to temporarily fasten
the RackLift frame to the cabinet. Barring an earthquake, there’s virtually
no chance of the unit toppling over. Every
data center equipment lift should come with safety straps and you should use
them. A floor brake alone offers little
safety – especially for heavy loads. According
to ServerLIFT regarding their own product* “…the stabilizer brake is not to provide
braking but to impart sideways stability...” The ServerLIFT design has no frame for
fastening straps. Hmm.
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| Safety Straps Prevent Injury. ServerLift Have None |
B.
Because RackLift is secured to the cabinet you
also gain the unique ability to insert your load a full 23 inches into the receiving rack space. The lift table is attached to military grade gliders
a single technician can completely and safely install equipment from
beginning to end. ServerLIFT’s insertion is only 6 inches. Hmm. Our engineers tell us the limited six-inch travel may be to prevent
toppling over since their design doesn’t facilitate strapping in. So how do you move the load beyond the six
inch insertion? You grunt, push and drag
it the rest of the way.
that fully extend and hold the load securely in position during the bolt-in
phase. It is the only way
C.
Picture the journey that communications gear
makes as it travels from the warehouse to the data center. Vibrations and bumps along the way can cause the load to bounce and shift. Remember gravity? The same safety
straps used to fasten RackLift to the cabinet are also used to secure the load when in motion.
*Information provided by ServerLIFT FAQ web page January 22, 2016 - ServerLIFT is a trademark of ServerLIFT Corporation.
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