This guide covers the physical site requirements for deploying an Oxide rack. Verify all requirements are met before scheduling rack delivery.
Datacenter Floor Space
Rack Placement
See the product specifications for rack dimensions and weight.
Clearance Requirements
See the product specifications for clearance requirements. No side clearance is required — racks can be placed adjacent to one another.
Floor Load Capacity
Verify the datacenter floor can support the rack’s concentrated load:
Populated rack: ~2,518 lbs (1,145 kg)
Crated rack: ~2,694 lbs (1,222 kg)
Most modern datacenter raised floors are rated for 150-250 lbs/sq ft and can easily support the Oxide rack. Consult your facilities team if floor load capacity is unknown.
Seismic Anchoring
The rack includes anchorage/bracing attachment points, but seismic rating is not currently certified. Testing is planned in the near future.
If local building codes require rack anchoring:
Anchoring hardware compatible with your floor type (e.g., raised floor vs. slab-on-grade).
Rack includes bonding points for anchoring attachments.
Installation team has appropriate tools and hardware.
Datacenter Environment
See the product specifications for temperature, humidity, altitude, and air quality specifications.
Temperature and Humidity Monitoring
Datacenter temperature monitoring confirms 35–95°F range.
Humidity monitoring confirms 8–80% RH with no condensation.
HVAC system has capacity for up to 18 kW additional heat load per rack.
Air Quality
The rack should be installed in a clean datacenter environment. Avoid locations with:
Excessive dust or particulate matter.
Corrosive gases or fumes.
High levels of airborne contaminants.
If the datacenter uses hot aisle / cold aisle containment, position the rack with front (cold) facing the cold aisle.
Grounding and Bonding
Some jurisdictions require datacenter equipment to be grounded or bonded to building ground.
Local electrical code requirements reviewed.
Bonding points on the rack chassis identified (if required).
Grounding hardware and cable ready (if required).
The rack chassis includes designated bonding points for grounding connections. Consult local electrical code for specific requirements.
Pre-Installation Site Verification
Before scheduling rack delivery, complete this final verification:
Delivery path is clear and verified for crated dimensions.
Datacenter space is allocated with 2-tile front and rear clearance.
Floor load capacity verified.
Ambient temperature and humidity are within specifications.
HVAC system has capacity for heat dissipation.
Seismic anchoring hardware ready (if required).
Grounding/bonding hardware ready (if required).
Facilities team is scheduled and briefed for installation day.
For complete hardware specifications — including dimensions, weight, power requirements, compute capacity, environmental limits, and clearance requirements — see the product specifications page.
Compliance and Certifications
| Standard | Status |
|---|---|
Safety | UL/IEC 62368-1 compliant |
EMC | FCC Part 15 Class A, CE Mark |
Environmental | RoHS compliant |
Seismic | Designed for seismic zones (anchoring may be required per local code). |
Equipment Delivery Path
The rack ships in a wooden crate and must be moved from the receiving dock to the datacenter floor. Verify the entire delivery path accommodates the crated dimensions:
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
Crated height | 102 in (259 cm) |
Crated width | 59 in (150 cm) |
Crated weight | 2,694 lbs (1,222 kg) |
Delivery Path Checklist
Verify the following before scheduling delivery:
All doorways are at least 60" wide
All hallways are at least 60" wide with adequate turning radius
All elevators have at least 102" of clearance height and 60" × 60" floor space
Elevator weight capacity is at least 3,000 lbs
No pavement gaps, lips, or steps between dock and datacenter
Loading dock can accommodate delivery truck (confirm with shipping team)
What’s Next
Installation procedures: See Physical Installation for uncrating and positioning the rack(s).
Power connection: See Power Connection for procedures to plan out and connect power.
Network planning: See Network Preparations for transceiver selection, IP address planning, and routing strategy.
For the complete project timeline, see the System Setup guide.