4 Hardware installation
4
Hardware installation
4.1
Rack mounting
This section provides instructions on how to rack mount and connect your Quadro VCA.
Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational
within a minimal amount of time.
4.1.1
Setup location
Decide on a suitable location for setting up and operating the Quadro VCA. The location
should be clean, dust-free, and well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and
electromagnetic fields are generated. Locate the VCA near a grounded power outlet.
•
Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door com-
pletely ( 25").
•
Leave approximately 30" (76.2cm) of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi-
cient airflow and ease in servicing.
•
Always make sure the rack is stable before adding or removing an Quadro VCA or any
other component.
•
Keep the ambient temperature and humidity within the following ranges:
•
Temperature: 10
◦
C to 35
◦
C (50
◦
F to 95
◦
F)
•
Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
4.1.2
Rack installation
4.1.2.1
Precautions
Caution:
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing the Quadro VCA in a
rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety.
•
The VCA should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
•
When mounting the VCA in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the
top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
•
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting
or servicing the VCA in the rack.
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