4 Hardware installation
4.1 Rack mounting
cient airflow and ease in servicing.
Always make sure the rack is stable before adding or removing an Quadro VCA or any
other component.
Keep the ambient temperature and humidity within the following ranges:
Temperature:
10
◦
C to
35
◦
C (
50
◦
F to
95
◦
F)
Humidity:
8
% to
90
% (non-condensing)
4.1.2
Rack installation
4.1.3
Precautions
Caution
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing the Quadro VCA in a rack, you must
take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines
are provided to ensure your safety.
The VCA should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting the VCA in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the
top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting
or servicing the VCA in the rack.
Installing the VCA in a rack
4.1.4
Installing the outer rails
1
Adjust the brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly in the rack.
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Quadro VCA — Installation Guide
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