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IBM® Netfinity® EXP300 Installation and User’s Guide
Installing the expansion unit in a rack
The EXP300 expansion unit requires 3U (5.25 in) of Electronic Industries Association
(EIA) rack-mounting space.
Important:
Review the documentation that comes with your rack enclosure for safety
and cabling considerations. When installing your expansion unit in a rack, take the
following precautions:
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Install the expansion unit in a maximum 35 degree C environment.
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To ensure proper air flow, do not block the air vents; usually 15 cm (6 inches) of
air space is sufficient.
Note:
Because of the limited space in some racks, it might be easier to connect
and route cables before you install the mounting brackets and hardware
devices.
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To ensure stability, take precautions to prevent uneven loading of the rack.
Loading of the rack should begin at the bottom.
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Turn off the power to your rack.
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When multiple components are installed in a rack, take precautions to prevent
overloading of the power outlets.
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The expansion unit should always be connected to a properly grounded outlet.
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Refer to the rack documentation for instructions on removing the rack enclosure
doors and side panels.
Use the rack-mounting template and installation instructions that come with the
expansion unit to locate the rack-mounting holes and to install the unit in a rack
cabinet. If you do not have the template and instructions, you can use the following
steps to install your expansion unit:
1. Use the following illustration of the front and rear rack mounting flanges to
determine the appropriate rack-mounting holes for installing cage nuts or clip
nuts to secure the Netfinity EXP300 rails. From left to right, the illustration shows
the front and rear flanges respectively.
Front
Rear
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