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Manual Revision: March 5, 2019 2:58 PM

Product Diagram (RKUNITAPE)

Port Function

1 Removable Backing

• Remove backing to expose the Adhesive

Surface.

2 Adhesive Surface

• Used to secure the Unit Lable in place on the

rack.

Note: The unit labels are easy to apply and, if

necessary, you can reuse them.

3 U-marking

• Used to indicate U space.

Note: Each unit labels is 52 rack units long, but

you can cut them to t properly in your server

rack.

Requirements

• Server rack

• Isopropyl alcohol

• Scissors (if you need to cut the label)

Rack Unit Labels | 2 Strips Included

Installation

Preparing the Rack Surface

The surface that you apply the unit labels to must be dry and free of contaminants.

Otherwise, the adhesive won’t stick to the surface.

1. To clean the surface, use isopropyl alcohol or a similar substance to remove any dirt

or contaminants.

2. Dry the surface thoroughly.

Applying the Unit Label

The unit label has some stretch and ex to it. Make sure that you line up the label with

the corresponding rack units as you apply the label.

1. If necessary, use scissors to cut the unit label to t the server rack that you’re using.

Note: Make sure that you cut the unit label along the U markings on the label.

2. Peel o a small section of the removable backing from the label.

3. Place the exposed adhesive surface on the server rack, making sure to line up the U

markings on the label with the server rack units.

4. Apply rm and continuous pressure to the unit label and rack as you peel o the

removable backing.

Removing the Unit Label

1. Remove the unit label from the server rack, grab one end of the label and carefully

pull it o of the rack.

2. Clean the surface, use isopropyl alcohol or a similar substance to remove any dirt or

contaminants.

3. If necessary, reapply the unit label to another server rack.

What is a U?

• Server racks are classied by U size and depth. U is the standard unit of

measurement used to designate the vertical usable space of a server rack, or

the height of racks and cabinets. 1U is equal to 1.74 in. For example, if a rack is

designated as 20U, it has 20 rack spaces for equipment and has 35 in. (20 times 1.75)

of vertical usable space.

Note: The Unit Lable includes two unit labels that are each 52 rack units long.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Quick-Start Guide Rack Unit Labels | 2 Strips Included Product Diagram (RKUNITAPE) Installation Preparing the Rack Surface The surface that you apply the unit labels to must be dry and free of contaminants. Otherwise, the adhesive won’t stick to the surface. 1. To clean the surface, use isopropyl alcohol or a similar substance to remove any dirt or contaminants. 1 2. Dry the surface thoroughly. 3 Applying the Unit Label 2 Port The unit label has some stretch and flex to it.
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