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Preparing for Installation
VSU-5000 User Guide
Configuring Equipment Racks
The VSU-5000 can be placed on a desktop or mounted in a rack. The location of
the chassis and the layout of your equipment rack or wiring room are extremely
important for proper system operation. Equipment placed too close together,
inadequate ventilation, and inaccessible panels can cause system malfunctions
and shutdowns, and can make system maintenance difficult.
The following information will help you plan an acceptable equipment rack
configuration.
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Enclosed racks must have adequate ventilation. Ensure that the rack is not
overly congested because each unit generates heat. An enclosed rack should
have louvered sides and a fan to provide cooling air.
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When mounting a chassis in an open rack, ensure that the rack frame does not
block the ventilation grates. If the chassis is installed on slides, check the
position of the chassis when it is seated all the way into the rack.
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In an enclosed rack with a ventilation fan in the top, excessive heat generated
by equipment near the bottom of the rack can be drawn upward and into the
ventilation grates of the equipment above it in the rack. Ensure that you
provide adequate ventilation for equipment at the bottom of the rack.
Power Supply Considerations
Check the power at your site to ensure that you are receiving “clean” power (free
of spikes and noise). Install a power conditioner if necessary.