Environment and Requirements
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Ventilation and Cabling Requirements
This section includes the following information:
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Ventilation Requirements
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Cabling Requirements
Ventilation Requirements
Ventilation requirements include:
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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
Cabling requirements include:
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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 address, you then use a remote management host on an Ethernet network to
manage and monitor.
NOTE:
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables – grounded at both ends –
with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods, in order to maintain compliance with NEBS and FCC Rules and
Regulations.
