3Com TECHD-0000000122 manual Rack and Clearance Requirements, Ventilation and Location

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Chapter 2: Prepare the Site

Rack and Clearance Requirements

Tipping Point recommends that you mount the TippingPoint X-Series X505 and X506 models in a standard 19-or 23-inch rack. The vertical hole spacing on the rack rails must meet standard EIA-310-C requirements, which call for a one inch (2.54 cm) spacing.

Ventilation and Location

Ventilation and proper location are essential to the proper operation of the TippingPoint X-Series system. Follow these guidelines to ensure that the TippingPoint X-Series receives adequate ventilation,

•When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

•Ensure that the unit is positioned properly on the rack

•There should be a minimum clearance of three inches (7.62 cm) at the ventilation openings.

•When mounting this unit in an enclosed or multi-rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack may be greater than that of the room. Ensure that the maximum ambient temperature of 104° F (40 ° C) is not exceeded.

Environmental Requirements

In order for the TippingPoint X-Series to run properly, your environment must meet the proper criteria.

The following table lists the recommendations for temperature, humidity, and altitude settings for the Service Provider (SP) environment.

Table 2 - 1: Environmental Requirements for the TippingPoint X-Series

	Environmental	Description
	Specifications	Description
	Specifications


	Temperature	0 to 40 ° C (32 to 104 ° F) — Operating
		-20 to 80° C (-4 to 176 ° F) — Storage

	Humidity	5 to 95% (non-condensing)

	Altitude	No degradation up to 13K feet above sea level

Reliable Earthing

Ensure the mounting rack is reliably connected to earth.

System Grounding Requirements

Damage from Electromagnetic Static Discharge (ESD) can occur when electronic components are improperly handled. This damage can result in complete or intermittent system failures. Proper ESD

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Contents Series Installation Safety Guide VersionCopyright 2006 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved Table of Contents Prepare the Site TippingPoint X505 OverviewIndex Page List of Figures Front PanelPage List of Tables List of Tables About This Guide OverviewTarget Audience Organization About the GuideTypeface ConventionsHeadings Cross ReferencesTip Related Documentation Tmc.tippingpoint.comTable About 1 TippingPoint Documents Security Management System Online HelpCustomer Support Contact InformationTable About 2 Customer Support Information Location Xvi Overview TippingPoint X-Series OverviewTippingPoint X-Series Environment Core FunctionalitySecurity Zones and Network Interfaces Optimized VPN ConnectivityPolicy Enforcement TippingPoint IPSSeries System Performance Model Ethernet Concurrent Threat Suppression EngineLocal Security Manager Firewall Triple DES Interfaces Sessions PerformanceSecurity Management System Threat Management CenterOverview Series Hardware Installation and Safety Guide V Prepare the Site Safety Requirements Class a NoticesGeneral Guidelines Prepare the Site Safety Requirements Environmental Requirements Rack and Clearance RequirementsVentilation and Location Reliable EarthingUnpack the TippingPoint System To unpack the TippingPoint X-Series systemPage TippingPoint X505 Overview Port USB Chassis FeaturesChassis Overview PortColor State Description LEDsLED Descriptions Management Port LED DescriptionsTechnical Specifications Hardware SpecificationsTippingPoint X-Series X505 Specifications Description Hardware Installation and Configuration Technical SpecificationsSoftware Specifications Install the TippingPoint Chassis Rack Space RequirementsMin/Max Number of Chassis Connect the power Complete Initial Setup ConfigurationConnect the X505 to the Internet Register the TippingPointTippingPoint X506 Overview Port Port Port Status LEDsTippingPoint X-Series X506 Specifications Description Segment Port LED DescriptionsTippingPoint X506 Hardware Specifications Detail Description Or = 42 RUs. Each TippingPoint X-Series X506 requires 1RU Connect the power Connect the X506 to the Internet Register the TippingPoint Port Connectors Figure a 1 RJ-45 ConnectorDB-9 Connector Pinout Table a 3 DB-9 Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal NamePort Connectors Page Index Index Series Hardware Installation and Safety Guide V