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Preparing for installation
Service access specifications
Parameter | English value | Metric value |
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Front | 36 inches | 91 centimeters |
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Rear | 36 inches | 91 centimeters |
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Left | 36 inches | 91 centimeters |
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Right | 36 inches | 91 centimeters |
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Environmental specifications
For the most reliable system operation:
●The room must have sufficient air conditioning capacity to support the cooling needs of the entire system.
●The air conditioning system must have controls that prevent excessive temperature changes.
●Do not turn on the computer until it has acclimated to the room temperature for at least 24 hours.
Follow the guidelines in the table below for temperature, humidity, and altitude limits for units in operation and for units that are not in operation (that is, units that are in transit or in storage).
Parameter | Operating | Nonoperating | |
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Temperature | 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) | ||
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Humidity | 20% to 80% RH | 93% RH | |
(max) | noncondensing; 27°C max wb | noncondensing at 40°C | |
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Altitude (max) | 10,000 feet (3 kilometers) | 40,000 feet (12 kilometers) | |
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