8 | Rack Installation Overview
Required tools and equipment
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Make sure the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
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Make sure the rack is level and stable before pulling a component out of the rack.
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Make sure only one component is extended at a time. A rack might become unstable if more than
one component is extended.
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Ensure that there is adequate airflow in the rack. Improper installation or restricted airflow can
damage the appliance.
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The rack can’t have solid or restricted airflow doors. You must use a mesh door on the front and
back of the rack or remove the doors to ensure adequate airflow to the appliance.
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The rack width and depth must allow for proper serviceability and cable management.
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Ensure that there is adequate airflow in the rack. Improper installation or restricted airflow can
damage the appliance.
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Models 150, 250, 550, CX 255, CX 555, CX 570, CX 755, CX 770, SMC 9000, and SCC 1000 are
designed for the desktop. If you install them in a rack, do not place equipment on top of the
appliance as it restricts airflow and might cause damage to the appliance.
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Make sure the appliance is properly mated with the rails. Appliances that are improperly mated with
the rails might be unstable.
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Verify that the AC power supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack isn’t overloaded.
Overload power increases the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the appliance. The total rack
load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. Consult the electrical authority
having jurisdiction over your facility wiring and installation requirements.
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The 1U, 2U, and 3U appliances produce front-to-back cooling airflow that requires an unobstructed
airflow to the fan housing. Do not mount the appliance near other electronic devices that produce
back-to-front airflow.
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The SteelHead x50 desktop appliances require sideways airflow. Do not block the sides.
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The SteelHead x50 desktop appliances require air-convection cooling. If these models are installed
in a rack, use the Riverbed provided rack-mount kit.
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The appliance is for use only in a machine room or IT room.
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Make sure that the area in which you install the appliance is properly ventilated and climate
controlled.
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Ensure the voltage and frequency of your power source match the voltage and frequency inscribed
on the electrical rating label of the appliance.
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Do not install the appliance in or near a plenum, air duct, radiator, or heat register.
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Never use the appliance in a wet location.
For detailed safety information, see the
Safety and Compliance Guide
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Required tools and equipment
You need the following tools and equipment to mount the appliance in a rack:
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A standard Telco-type rack
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A standard Phillips-head screwdriver
