2Quick Installation Guide

Installing the System

Determine Site Requirements

To install the system in your network, follow the steps in this section.

WARNING: For safety reasons and to ensure adequate cooling airflow, install blank faceplates over all empty slots.

Install the system in an area that meets the requirements in Table 1.

1Table 1 System Site Requirements

Location

Ambient (room) temperature — 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) at sea level

Operating humidity — 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing

Storage humidity — 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing

A level surface for system installation

Power

Heat dissipation — 362 Watts

Power source location — Power source within approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet)

Input voltage options — 90 VAC to 264 VAC

Current rating — 100 VAC at 3.8 amperes (maximum); 240 VAC at 1.5 amperes (maximum)

Unpack the System

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For more information, see Appendix A “System Specifications” and Appendix C “Site Requirements and Safety Codes” in the Getting Started Guide.

Check the packing slip to verify that you have all components.

The system is shipped with one system processor module and one power supply installed. If you have ordered a second power supply for the system, be sure that it is available for installation.

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