Stratus ftServer 2500, Site Planning Manual

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Cabinet and Monitor Requirements 2-1
Chapter 2
Cabinet and Monitor Requirements
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For requirements related to providing your own cabinet and monitor, see:
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“Cabinet Requirements” on page 2-1
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“Monitor Requirements” on page 2-4
Cabinet Requirements
If you are providing your own cabinet for an ftServer system, make sure the cabinet
contains a rack that is 19 inches (in.) wide and that meets the Electronic Industries
Association (EIA) 310-D standard.
In general, consider the following factors during your site planning for systems in
cabinets:
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Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature—If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing
the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient
temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
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Reduced Air Flow—Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the
amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
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Mechanical Loading—Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
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Circuit Overloading—Consideration should be given to the connection of the
equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might
have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Make sure that the cabinet meets the following requirements:
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The cabinet can support the weight of all the components you plan to install in it.
Appendix A, “System Specifications” and the Stratus ftServer Systems:
Peripherals Site Planning Guide (R582) provides the weights of components
supplied by Stratus.