Installation preparation
Information about the rack and tools that you need to prepare for installation.
Rack requirements
Observe the rack
requirements when you plan for installation. The appliance can fit in a standard 19 in (48.26 cm)
rack with a minimum of 28 in. (71.1 cm) of depth. When you plan for installation, observe the
following requirements for the rack:
- The appliance rails require mounting points in the rack.
- There must be at least 30 in. (76.20 cm) of free space behind the rack frame to remove replaceable parts.
- The ambient temperature in the operating environment and within the rack should not exceed 95° F (35° C).
Tool requirements
You need the following tools and hardware to install the appliance rack-mounting kit.
- A medium Phillips screwdriver
- Two (2) standard rack screws
You need at least two (2) and up as many network cables as there are network ports to connect the appliance to your network.