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Rack-Mounting
R a c k - M o u n t i n g
This section provides information on installing the Stonesoft appliance
into a rack unit. You can install the appliance into a two-post or a four-
post rack unit.
Preparing for Rack-Mounting
The appliance delivery includes four (4) six-millimeter screws for
attaching the appliance into a rack unit.
Read the sections below before you begin the installation.
Choosing a Setup Location
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the
appliance:
• The appliance must be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well
ventilated.
• Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields
are generated.
• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the
front door completely (~63 cm/25 inches).
• Leave enough clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient
airflow and ease in servicing (~76 cm/30 inches).
Rack Precautions
• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully
extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
• In single rack installation, attach stabilizers to the rack.
• In multiple rack installations, couple the racks together.
• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component
from the rack.
• Extend only one component at a time—extending two or more
simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Caution –
Read the
Safety Precautions
(page 5) before proceeding.
