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Choosing a Location
DXi3500 and DXi5500 Quick Start Guide
Figure 1 DXi3500 and DXi5500
Choosing a Location
The DXi3500/DXi5500 must be installed in a restricted access location per specification
EN69050-1
.
This system must only be installed by qualified IT service personnel. This is
required to prevent untrained personnel from allowing body parts or electrically
conductive items to penetrate into the interior of the system when replacing or installing
drives, fans, and power supplies.
When choosing an installation site for the DXi3500/DXi5500 system, consider the
following requirements:
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Rack Space Requirements
0
contains the rack requirements for both the DXi3500 and DXi5500.
Table 1 Rack Requirements
DXi3500
DXi5500
Depth
27 in (68.6 cm)
25.4 in (64.5 cm)
Width
19 in (48.3 cm)
19 in (48.3 cm)
Height
3.5 in (8.9 cm), 2U
8.75 (22.2 cm), 5U
