Dell Force10 S25N-S50N Installing S25N and S25V Systems - Page 15

Site Preparation, Site Selection

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Chapter 2 Site Preparation This chapter describes requirements and procedures to install your S25N or S25V system, in the following topics: • Site Selection • Cabinet Placement on page 16 • Rack Mounting on page 16 • Fans and Airflow on page 16 • Power on page 17 • Storing Components on page 18 • Tools Required on page 18 For detailed system specifications, refer to Chapter 6, System Specifications, on page 41. Note: Install the system into a rack or cabinet before installing any optional components. Site Selection Make sure that the area where you install the system meets the following safety requirements: • Near an adequate power source. Connect the system to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by your local electrical codes. • Ambient temperature between 32° - 122°F (0° - 50°C). • Relative humidity that does not exceed 85% non-condensing. • In a dry, clean, well-ventilated, and temperature-controlled room, away from heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight. • Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise. • Positioned in a rack, cabinet, or on a desktop with adequate space in the front, rear, and sides of the unit for proper ventilation, and access. Installing S25N and S25V Systems 15

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Installing S25N and S25V Systems
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This chapter describes requirements and procedures to install your S25N or S25V system, in the following
topics:
Site Selection
Cabinet Placement on page 16
Rack Mounting on page 16
Fans and Airflow on page 16
Power on page 17
Storing Components on page 18
Tools Required on page 18
For detailed system specifications, refer to
Chapter 6, System Specifications, on page 41
.
Site Selection
Make sure that the area where you install the system meets the following safety requirements:
Near an adequate power source. Connect the system to the appropriate branch circuit protection as
defined by your local electrical codes.
Ambient temperature between 32° – 122°F (0° – 50°C).
Relative humidity that does not exceed 85% non-condensing.
In a dry, clean, well-ventilated, and temperature-controlled room, away from heat sources such as hot
air vents or direct sunlight.
Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise.
Positioned in a rack, cabinet, or on a desktop with adequate space in the front, rear, and sides of the
unit for proper ventilation, and access.
Chapter 2
Site Preparation
Note:
Install the system into a rack or cabinet before installing any optional components.