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

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
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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