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Figure1-1 Airflow through the device
Rack
To rack-mount the device, make sure the rack meets the following requirements:
•
The rack is sturdy enough to support the weights of the device and its accessories.
•
The rack is grounded reliably.
•
The rack can accommodate the device. See
for the requirements for rack dimensions.
Table1-5 Requirements for rack dimensions
Installation
method
Chassis dimensions
Distance
between the
front and rear
rack posts
Rack requirements
Using mounting
brackets and an
SL-2U-FR-S short
rail kit
•
Height
—87 mm
(3.43 in), 2 RU
•
Width
—440 mm
(17.32 in)
•
Total depth
—450
mm (17.72 in)
350 to 450 mm
(13.78 to 17.72 in)
•
Depth (recommended)
—A
minimum of 800 mm (31.50
in).
•
Distance between the front
rack posts and front
door
—A minimum of 100 mm
(3.94 in).
•
Distance between the front
rack posts and rear door
—A
minimum of 550 mm (21.65
in).
IMPORTANT:
For the rack door to close easily, make sure the rack meets the depth requirements described in
NOTE:
The total depth is the depth of the chassis when it is fully configured with components and cables.
