Stratus ftserver 3300, Site Planning Manual

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ftServer Rack Configuration Planning 7-1
Chapter 7
ftServer Rack Configuration Planning
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For information about planning a rack configuration, see:
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“Using PDUs” on page 7-1
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“Determining Rack Space Usage” on page 7-6
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“Supported ftServer 6600 Cabinet Configurations” on page 7-7
Use the information in “Using PDUs” and “Determining Rack Space Usage” to plan
cabinet configurations for ftServer 3300 and 5600 systems.
Using PDUs
Systems and storage enclosures have two power receptacles. Correspondingly, two
power distribution units (PDUs) provide power to the receptacles.
Use of PDUs is optional unless you have a support agreement with Stratus. If so, use
pairs of power distribution units (PDUs) to provide AC power to systems and
components in a cabinet if six or more power cords would otherwise exit from the
cabinet.
The A-side (top) PDU provides power to:
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The A-side of each system
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A V128 1U rack-mounted LCD monitor unit
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A keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switch
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One side of each supported storage enclosure
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For ftServer 3300 and 5600 systems, any rack-mounted tape drives
The B-side (bottom) PDU provides power to:
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The B-side of each system
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Any rack-mounted tape drives
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The second side of each storage enclosure
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For ftServer 6600 systems, any rack-mounted tape drives