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Site Preparation, Site Selection Criteria

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3 Site Preparation This chapter describes factors to consider before installing your E1200 system. The following topics are discussed: • Site Selection Criteria on page 15 • Rack Mounting on page 16 • Cabinet Placement on page 16 • Power on page 16 • Fans and Airflow on page 17 • Storing Components on page 17 For complete E1200 System Specifications, refer to Appendix D, System Specifications, on page 79. Site Selection Criteria Before you begin the installation process, make sure that the area where you intend to install your E1200 meets the following safety requirements. Select a site: • In a restricted access area. • In a dry, clean, well-ventilated and temperature-controlled room, away from nearby heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight. • Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise. • Near an adequate power source. Connect the E1200 to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local electrical codes. • Means of power disconnect must be located near the equipment • Position in a rack with adequate space in the front and rear, and sides of the unit for proper ventilation, access to cables, and maintenance access. Allow at least 18 inches in the front and 20 inches in the rear of the rack for ventilation. If placing the chassis in a cabinet, ensure that there is enough clearance between the closed cabinet door and the cables in the cable management system on the chassis. CAUTION: Lift the E1200 chassis either from the bottom or by the handles provided with the front shipping cover. Lifting by the chassis shelves or fan tray openings will cause chassis damage. Do not remove the protective front shipping cover until the chassis is secured in the equipment rack. Site Preparation | 15

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Site Preparation
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Site Preparation
This chapter describes factors to consider before installing your E1200 system. The following topics are
discussed:
•
Site Selection Criteria on page
15
•
Rack Mounting on page
16
•
Cabinet Placement on page
16
•
Power on page
16
•
Fans and
Airflow on page
17
•
Storing Components on page
17
For complete E1200 System Specifications, refer to
Appendix
D, System Specifications, on page 79
.
Site Selection Criteria
Before you begin the installation process, make sure that the area where you intend to install your E1200
meets the following safety requirements.
Select a site:
•
In a restricted access area.
•
In a dry, clean, well-ventilated and temperature-controlled room, away from nearby heat sources such as
hot air vents or direct sunlight.
•
Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise.
•
Near an adequate power source. Connect the E1200 to the appropriate branch circuit protection as
defined by local electrical codes.
•
Means of power disconnect must be located near the equipment
•
Position in a rack with adequate space in the front and rear, and sides of the unit for proper ventilation,
access to cables, and maintenance access. Allow
at least
18 inches in the front and 20 inches in the rear
of the rack for ventilation. If placing the chassis in a cabinet, ensure that there is enough clearance
between the closed cabinet door and the cables in the cable management system on the chassis.
CAUTION:
Lift the E1200 chassis
either
from the bottom or by the handles provided with the front shipping
cover. Lifting by the chassis shelves or fan tray openings will cause chassis damage. Do not remove the
protective front shipping cover until the chassis is secured in the equipment rack.