Installing the ESX
3.7.1Tabletop or Shelf Installation
The following two subsections provide guidelines for installation on a tabletop or shelf.
Guidelines for Tabletop and Shelf Installations
Tabletop and shelf installations must be within reach of the network cabling and meet the requirements listed below:
•An appropriate grounded power receptacle must be located within seven feet of the location.
•In a shelf installation, the shelf must be able to support 13.6 kg (30 lb) of static weight for each ESX.
•Maintain a temperature of between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F) at the installation site with fluctuations of less than 10°C per hour.
Installation
For a tabletop or shelf installation, locate the ESX within seven feet of its power source and with an unrestricted free surface area as shown in Figure
In order to allow for proper cooling, there must be a
!clearance on either side and the back of the unit.
CAUTION
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Figure 3-9 Tabletop or Shelf Installation
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