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Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance of the J-SRX210
Services Gateway
When planning the installation site for the J-SRX210 Services Gateway, you need to allow
sufficient clearance around the rack or cabinet where you are planning to install the
device.
When planning the installation site for the services gateway, consider the following:
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For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be
unrestricted.
• For service personnel to remove and install hardware components, there must be
adequate space at the front and back of the device. Allow at least 24 in. (61 cm) both
in front of and behind the device.
• If you are mounting the device in a rack with other equipment, or if you are placing it
on the desktop near other equipment, ensure that the exhaust from other equipment
does not blow into the intake vents of the chassis.
Table 22 on page 50 provides information on the clearance requirements for maintaining
the optimum airflow and the distances for facilitating easy maintenance of the device.
Table 22: Clearance Requirements for the Services Gateway
Requirement for Clearance Recommended Clearance Location
Space for service personnel to remove and
install hardware components
NOTE: More space is required for installing and
removing Mini-PIMs.
2.5 in. (6.35 cm) Front of the chassis
Space for service personnel to remove and
install hardware components 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) Rear of the chassis
Space for cable management and organization 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) Between front-mounting flange and rack
or cabinet edge
Space for the cooling system to function
properly and to maintain unrestricted airflow
around the chassis 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) Between side of the chassis and any
non-heat-producing surface such as a
wall or cabinet side
Space for the cooling system to function
properly and to maintain unrestricted airflow
around the chassis 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) Between side of the chassis and devices
that have fans or blowers
Related Topics J-SRX210 Services Gateway Description on page 3
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General Site Guidelines for Installing the J-SRX210 Services Gateway on page 47
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Site Preparation Checklist for the J-SRX210 Services Gateway on page 45
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J-SRX210 Services Gateway Cabinet Requirements on page 48
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