SMC Networks SMCRPU14 Chapter Installing Redundant Power Unit, Installation, Selecting a Site

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CHAPTER 2:

INSTALLING THE

REDUNDANT POWER UNIT

Installation

The RPU may be placed on a desktop or mounted in a rack.

Caution: DO NOT place the RPU on the floor as the case is not waterproof. It is recommended that this RPU be installed in a network equipment rack.

Selecting a Site

RPU units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.

•The site should:

-be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet.

-be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 45 °C (32 to

110 °F) and its humidity within 5% to 95%, non-condensing

-provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for proper air flow

-be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices

-allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible

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Contents Redundant Power Unit Page Redundant Power Unit User Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty FCC Class B CompliancesIndustry Canada Class B Japan Vcci Class BEC Conformance Declaration Class B Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class B Power Cord Set Vii Viii Compliances Environmental Statement PurposeAudience Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter About the Redundant Power Unit Features and BenefitsOverview LEDs Front and Rear PanelsPort Status LEDs Page Chapter Installing Redundant Power Unit InstallationSelecting a Site Equipment Checklist Package ContentsOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting MountingAttaching the Brackets Montage Rack Mounting German Desktop or Shelf Mounting Connecting Switches to the RPUPower Receptacle Connecting the RPU in a Stack Diagnosing RPU Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingFlashing Yellow Power and Cooling ProblemsPhysical Characteristics Appendix B. SpecificationsCompliances Safety Page RPU IndexIndex Page Internet