KISS 2U Short V3 - User Guide, Rev. 1.1
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Product Description
The KISS 2U Short V3 expands the Kontron KISS computer line. KISS 2U Short V3 is a scalable 2U rackmount system
equipped with a micro-ATX mainboard. The flexible customer-specific hardware system configuration and the robust
construction with excellent mechanical stability offers the superior qualities of a computer designed for operation in
harsh industrial environments. The KISS 2U Short V3’s designed enables installation in 19" industrial racks or as a
desktop.
Figure 3: Rackmount variant (closed front access panel) Figure 4: Desktop variant (closed front access panel)
Figure 5: Rackmount variant (opened front access panel) Figure 6: Desktop variant (opened front access panel)
The KISS 2U Short V3 is design for horizontal operation. Vertical operation is possible.
The KISS 2U Short V3 can be equipped with up to three drive bays, where drive bays D1 and D2 are front accessible
and drive bay D3 is internal.
The power button is located on the front side behind the front access panel. The LED indicators are located on the
front side and consist of a power LED and a hard disk activity LED.
The KISS 2U Short V3 comes with a 400 W Power Supply Unit (PSU) with an input voltage range of 100 V to 240 V.
Two system fans are installed at the front side of the product. The two system fans are attached to the product by
means of a slide-in fan assembly. The fan assembly simplifies the installation and removal of the two system fans
and enables replacement even during operation.
A washable filter pad attaches to the fan assembly to protect the product against dust and dirt. The filter pad can be
replaced during operation.
Depending on the integrated CPU micro-ATX mainboard the KISS 2U Short V3 can be expanded with different
expansion cards.
When powering on the KISS 2U Short V3 make sure that the ventilation holes (air intake and air exhaust), are not
obstructed by objects.