Appendix A: Specifications, Racking, and Cabling for the V6000 and V6100
Rack Mounting the Appliance
DSM Installation and Configuration Guide
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General server precautions
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Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the components you are adding to your
chassis.
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Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails.
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Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then work up.
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Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges, voltage spikes and
to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
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Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them.
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Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to
maintain proper cooling.
Rack mounting considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment
in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical
loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any
possible overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate
consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular
attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (that is,
the use of power strips and so on).
