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The rack rails that are provided for the appliance are extensible to 31.5” (800mm).
The part number of these rails is AXXPRAIL. This distance is the maximum
depth that is allowed between rack posts. If the distance between rack posts is
longer than 31.5” (800mm) the rails and the appliance cannot be properly
installed. Other rails may have different lengths. The width of the appliance is
19” (482.6mm).
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The rack rails that are provided for the Storage Shelf are extensible to 36”
(914mm). This distance is the maximum depth that is allowed between rack
posts. If the distance between rack posts is longer than 36” (914mm) the rails
and the appliance cannot be properly installed. The width of the storage shelf
is 19” (482.6mm).
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Ensure that the rack is at least 100 cm (approximately 3 feet) away from the
walls.
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Ensure that the clearance between any racks is at least 120 cm (approximately
4 feet) for maintenance, adequate ventilation, and effective heat dissipation.
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Ensure that other equipment does not prevent air transfer between the cabinet
and the room. Adequate distance is necessary for cooling of the devices.
Checking the shipping packages
Before unpacking devices, check that the packages are intact and undamaged.
The appliance package should include the following items:
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The NetBackup Appliance
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Mounting rails for the appliance
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Snap-in screw locks for attaching the appliance to the rack
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Two AC-power cords for the appliance
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A portfolio containing license information, documentation, and a USB stick.
If one or more storage shelves are included with the appliance, each storage shelf
package should contain the following:
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The Veritas Storage Shelf
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Mounting rails for each shelf
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Screws to attach the rails to the rack
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Snap-in screw locks to secure the screws that attach the rails to the rack
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Two AC-power cords for each shelf
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Two SAS cords for each shelf
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Preparing for hardware installation
Checking the shipping packages
