Cisco UCS C210, Installation And Service Manual

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Cisco UCS C210 Server Installation and Service Guide
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Chapter
Preparing for Installation
This section includes the following topics:
•
Installation Guidelines, page 2-3
• Rack Requirements, page 2-4
•
Required Equipment, page 2-4
Installation Guidelines
Warning
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 35° C (95° F).
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Statement 1047
Warning
The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device.
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Statement 1019
Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 15 A.
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Statement 1005
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
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Statement 1074
When installing the server, follow these guidelines:
• Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the server. See the Cisco UCS Site
Preparation Guide for the recommended site planning tasks.
•
Ensure that there is adequate space around the server to allow for servicing the server and for
adequate airflow. The airflow in this server is from front to back.
•
Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in the “Technical
Specifications” appendix.
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Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in Rack Requirements, page 2-4 .
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Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the “Technical Specifications”
appendix. If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power
failures.
Caution
Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems
such as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic
patterns.