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Choosing a Location
DXi6902 Installation and Configuration Guide
Choosing a Location
Quantum recommends installing the DXi6902 system in a controlled or restricted area
to prevent access by untrained personnel. In addition, Quantum recommends that
system installation be performed only by qualified IT personnel.
When choosing an installation site for the DXi6902 system, consider the following
requirements:
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Installation
Requirements
Review the
DXi6902 Site Planning Guide
(6-68161) to ensure that your site meets the
installation requirements for the DXi6902.
Rack Space
Requirements
contains the rack requirements for the DXi6902 components.
Table 2 DXi6902 Rack
Requirements
Environmental
Conditions
The installation site must have the following environmental conditions:
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Humidity:
20% to 80% (non-condensing) with a maximum humidity gradient of
10% per hour
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Temperature:
10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradient of
10°C per hour
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Altitude:
–16m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
DXi6902 Node
Array Module (RBOD)
Expansion Module
(EBOD)
Height
2U, 3.4 inches (8.7 cm)
2U, 3.4 inches (8.7 cm)
2U, 3.4 inches (8.7 cm)
Width (side to side)
17.5 inches (44.4 cm)
17.8 inches (45.1 cm)
17.8 inches (45.1 cm)
Depth (front to back)
28.6 Inches (72.6 cm)
21.8 inches (55.2 cm)
21.8 inches (55.2 cm)
Weight (stand alone)
53.0 pounds (24.0 kg)
59.0 pounds (26.8 kg)
57.0 pounds (25.9 kg)
Air Clearance
Open 4 inches (10.2 cm) behind unit for proper air flow
