FortiGate-6000F hardware assembly and rack mounting
Fortinet Technologies Inc.
FortiGate-6000F hardware assembly and rack mounting
The FortiGate-6000F appliance can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack and requires 3U of vertical space in the rack.
The FortiGate-6000F can also be surface mounted.
Cautions and warnings
FortiGate-6000Fs must be protected from static discharge and physical shock. Only handle or work with FortiGate-
6000Fs at a static-free workstation. Always wear a grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap when
handling FortiGate-6000Fs.
If you install the FortiGate-6000F appliance in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature
of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Make sure the operating ambient temperature
does not exceed the manufacturer's maximum rated ambient temperature.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the FortiGate-6000F appliance, it is recommended that two or more people
install the FortiGate-6000F into the rack.
Do not place heavy objects on the appliance.
Ensure there is enough room around the appliance to allow for sufficient air flow.
Cooling air flow and required minimum air flow clearance
When installing the FortiGate-6000F, make sure there is enough clearance for effective cooling air flow
.
The following
diagram shows the cooling air flow through the FortiGate-6000F and the location of fan trays. Make sure the cooling air
intake and warm air exhaust openings are not blocked by cables or rack construction because this could result in cooling
performance reduction and possible overheating and component damage.
FortiGate-6000F cooling air flow and minimum air flow clearance (appliance side view)
Fan
Trays
Warm Air
Exhaust
Back
100 mm
Cool air
Intake
Front
100 mm
650 mm
All cool air enters the appliance through the front panel and all warm air exhausts out the back. For optimal cooling allow
100 mm of clearance at the front and back of the chassis. This results in a total footprint of 850 mm from front to back.
Side clearance is not required.
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