Chapter 2 Installing the Server
Preparing for Server Installation
Preparing for Server Installation
This section provides information about preparing for server installation, and it includes the following topics:
•Installation Guidelines, page
•Rack Requirements, page
•Equipment Requirements, page
•Slide Rail Adjustment Range, page
Installation Guidelines
Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of: 35° C (95° F).
Statement 1047
Warning The
Statement 1019
Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for
Statement 1005
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
When you are installing a server, use the following guidelines:
•Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the server. See the Cisco UCS Site Preparation Guide for the recommended site planning tasks.
•Ensure that there is adequate space around the server to allow for servicing the server and for adequate airflow. The airflow in this server is from front to back.
•Ensure that the
•Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in the “Rack Requirements” section on page
•Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the Server Specifications. If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Caution Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic patterns.
Cisco UCS C420 Server Installation and Service Guide
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