N-Platform Hardware Installation and Safety Guide
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The vertical hole spacing on the rack rails must meet standard EIA-310-C requirements, which call for a
one inch (2.54 cm) spacing. Ensure that you have a minimum of three inches clearance at the side of the
ventilation slots.
Note:
Some devices have different rack and clearance requirements, or may have other mounting and
installation options. Refer to the appropriate chapter in this guide for more information.
Ventilation and location
Ventilation and proper location are essential to the proper operation of the product.
Follow these guidelines to ensure that the product receives adequate ventilation.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• Ensure that the unit is positioned properly on the rack.
• There should be three inches clearance at the ventilation openings.
• When mounting this unit in an enclosed or multi-rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature
of the rack may be greater than the room ambient temperature. Ensure that the maximum ambient
temperature of 104° F (40° C) is not exceeded.
Environmental requirements
For the product to run properly, your environment must meet the proper criteria.
The following table details the recommendations for temperature, humidity, and altitude settings for the
Service Provider (SP) environment.
Environmental
specifications
Description
Temperature
0 to 40° C (32 to 104° F) — Operating -20 to 80° C
(-4 to 176° F) — Storage
Humidity
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude
No degradation up to 10,000 feet above sea level
