Chapter 7: Environmental Requirements and Specifications
Management Host Requirements
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facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is supplied to your
building.
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Chassis are shipped with a grounding-type (three-wire) power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
always plug the cord into a grounded power outlet.
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Do not use household extension cords with the chassis. Not all power cords have the same current
ratings. Household extension cords do not have overload protection and are not meant for use with
computer systems.
Ventilation Requirements
Refer to Environmental Requirements
for detailed environmental requirements.
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Do not block or cover ventilation openings at the front and rear of an chassis. Never place an chassis
near a radiator or heating vent. Failure to follow these guidelines can cause overheating and affect the
reliability and warranty of your chassis.
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Leave a minimum of 15.2 cm (6 inches) at the front and rear of each chassis to ensure adequate airflow
for cooling. No cooling clearance is required on the sides, top, or bottom of chassis .
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Leave enough space in the front and rear of an chassis to allow access to chassis components for
servicing. Removing a component requires a clearance of at least 38.1 cm (15 inches) in front of and
behind the chassis.
Cabling Requirements
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Keep power and interface cables clear of foot traffic. Route cables in locations that protect the cables
from damage.
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Route interface cables away from motors and other sources of magnetic or radio frequency
interference.
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Stay within the cable length limitations.
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QXS Storage RAID chassis and expansion chassis are suitable for connection to intra-building or non-
exposed wiring or cabling only.
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QXS Storage RAID chassis and expansion chassis are suitable for installation in Network
Telecommunication Facilities and locations where the NEC applies. QXS Storage RAID chassis and
expansion chassis are not suitable for Outside Plant (OSP) installations.
Management Host Requirements
A local management host with at least one mini-USB connection is recommended for the initial installation
and configuration of a RAID chassis. After you configure one or both of the controller modules with an IP
