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MAG Series Pulse Secure Gateways Hardware Guide
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Installation and Rack Mounting
Site Preparation Checklist
Here is a summary of the tasks you'll need to perform to prepare a site for installing the Pulse Secure Gateway.
1. Environment —Verify that environmental factors such as temperature and humidity do not exceed
device tolerances.
2. Power —Measure the distance between the external power source and the device installation site.
Identify the system grounding plan.
3. Rack and cabinet installation —Verify that your rack meets the minimum requirements. Plan track
location, including required space clearances. Secure the rack to the floor and building structure.
4. Cables —Acquire cables and connectors. Review the maximum distance allowed for each cable.
Choose the length of cable based on the distance between the hardware components being connected.
Plan the cable routing and management.
General Site Guidelines
The following precautions help you plan an acceptable operating environment for your Pulse Secure Gateway
and avoid environmentally caused equipment failures:
• For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be unrestricted. Allow
sufficient clearance between the front and back of the chassis and adjacent equipment. Ensure that there
is adequate circulation in the installation location.
• Follow the ESD procedures to avoid damaging equipment. Static discharge can cause components to fail
completely or intermittently over time.
• Ensure that the blank faceplate panel is installed in the empty slot to prevent any interruption or reduction
in the flow of air across the internal components.
NOTE: Install the device only in restricted areas, such as dedicated equipment rooms and equipment closets,
in accordance with Articles 110–16, 110–17, and 110–18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.