7. Product Description
VRack 4U – User's Guide (prelim. version V0.99)
7.
Product Description
The VRack 4U platform expands the Kontron 4U platform line line. VRack 4U is a scalable 4U (19") platform, that can be
equipped with different motherboards, supporting various system configurations (refer to “VRack 4U Systems -
Configuration Guides” on our website). The flexible customer-specific hardware system configuration and the robust
construction with excellent mechanical stability of the VRack 4U platform offer the superior qualities of a computer
designed for operation in harsh industrial environment.
The VRack 4U platform is designed to be installed in 19" racks. It may be used as desktop version.
Fig. 4: VRack 4U - side view with opened access panel
The system can be equipped with up to five drive bays (depending on the system configuration ordered):
D1
,
D2
and
D3
: three 5.25" front accessible drive bays
D4
and
D5
: two internal 3.5" drive bay
D6
: 3.5" front accessible drive bay
The power button of the VRack 4U platform is located on the front side behind the front access panel. The LED indicators
are located on the front side and consist of a “power LED” and a “hard disk activity LED”.
Two of the system fans are installed at the front side of the unit.
The washable filter mat which protects your system against dust and dirt is located on the front side of the system. This
filter mat can be replaced during operation.
The type label is attached to the right side of the device.
The VRack 4U platform may be operated in horizontal position.
When powering on the VRack 4U system, make sure that the air intake and exhaust openings are not
obstructed by objects.
For using as desktop unit, four rubber feet are included in the accessory. To attach the rubber feet,
please follow the instructions in chapter 8.1 “Attaching the Rubber Feet”.
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