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FastStor Rack Mount Installation Instructions
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Precautions
You must consider the following precautions when installing a FastStor unit in a rack system:
1.
Maximum recommended ambient temperature is 40º C. Internal temperature of rack should be considered for continued
safe operation.
2.
Do not block the product rear vents or otherwise restrict airflow to these vents when unit is installed in rack.
3.
Mechanical loading of rack should be considered so that the rack remains stable and unlikely to tip over.
4.
Consideration to the overall loading of the branch circuit should be given before installing any equipment in a rack
environment.
5.
Ensure that a reliable earthing path is maintained in rack system. This unit is to be connected to Earth ground.
Table of Contents
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Rack Mounting a Single FastStor .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Tools Required.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Unpacking the Rackmount Kit ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Rack.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Preparing a Single FastStor for Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 6
Determining Model......................................................................................................................................................................6
Installing Kit Components...........................................................................................................................................................7
Rack Mounting Dual FastStors.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Preparing Dual FastStors for Rack Mounting..................................................................................................................................... 8
Separating the FastStor and Attached Support Box.....................................................................................................................8
Attaching Two FastStor Units .....................................................................................................................................................9
Installing the FastStor/Support Box Assembly into the Rack.................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix A: Slide Rail Attachment for Early Model FastStor................................................................................................................ 14
Appendix B: Rear Mounting Point for Early Model Rack-Ready FastStor............................................................................................. 16