F5 BIG-IP 3900, Manual

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General environmental guidelines
The 3900 platform is an industrial network appliance that is designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch EIA rack.
Follow these guidelines to adhere to safety precautions:
• Install the rack according to the manufacturer’s instructions and check the rack for stability before placing equipment
in it.
• Build and position the rack so that once you install the platform, the power supply and the vents on both the front
and back of the unit remain unobstructed. The platform must have adequate ventilation around the unit at all times.
• Do not allow the air temperature in the room to exceed 104°F (40° C).
• Do not plug the unit into a branch circuit shared by more electronic equipment than the circuit is designed to manage
safely at one time.
• This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). We recommend that you use proper ESD grounding
procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.
Guidelines for DC-powered equipment
A DC-powered installation must meet the following requirements:
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