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FS3 Chassis Installation
The following information will help you install the FS3 chassis correctly.
Physical Requirements for Mounting the Chassis
You can mount the FS3 chassis in two ways:
• Rackmounting—attach the FS3 (rear or front mounted) to a standard 19-inch
wide equipment rack. The chassis occupies only one vertical rack unit.
• Desktop—lay it on a horizontal flat surface.
Chassis Dimensions
When planning the equipment location, consider the chassis dimensions:
• Height—1 rack unit, 1.75 inches (4.5 cm)
• Depth—16 inches (40.65 cm)
• Width—17.5 inches (44.45cm)
• Weight—7.85 pounds, 3.56 kilograms
Cabling and Cooling Requirements
Observe these precautions when placing your FS3:
• Plan adequate space for cable routing from the back of the chassis. Ensure that
cable connectors are not stressed and cables are not bent or crimped.
• When rack mounting or stacking multiple FS3 chassis, ensure adequate
airspace for cooling around the FS3 units. Note the location of cooling vents
on all equipment next to the FS3 and ensure none are obstructed.
NOTE: FS3 units can be stacked vertically without limit as long as there is an adequate
supply of cool air around the FS3 vents.
Power Requirements
NOTE: FS3 units can be stacked vertically without limit as long as there is an adequate
supply of cool air around the FS3 vents.
FS3 requires the following input voltage and power.
• Input Voltage—Chassis: autosensing 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz,
fully redundant with both power supplies diode isolated.
• Power Consumption—55W typical; 80W max
FS3 Network Setup
You can network the FS3 directly to a laptop or other desktop computer using a
single Ethernet cable (straight or cross-over), or connect it to a local area network
(LAN). In either case, the FS3 connects via its 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet
connector. A LAN is a shared network that includes other Ethernet devices all
attached via a hub or digital switch. LANs may be divided into zones separated by
software or hardware routers. Routers may also be used to connect the LAN to an
outside wide area network (WAN) such as the internet.
Devices on a LAN have IP addresses which may be fixed and permanent or
dynamically assigned by the network (DHCP). When attaching the FS3 to a LAN,
talk to your network administrator to find out how they want it connected (static