Installing the ESX

3.7.1Tabletop or Shelf Installation

The following two subsections provide guidelines for installation on a tabletop or shelf.

Guidelines for Tabletop and Shelf Installations

Tabletop and shelf installations must be within reach of the network cabling and meet the requirements listed below:

An appropriate grounded power receptacle must be located within seven feet of the location.

In a shelf installation, the shelf must be able to support 13.6 kg (30 lb) of static weight for each ESX.

Maintain a temperature of between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F) at the installation site with fluctuations of less than 10°C per hour.

Installation

For a tabletop or shelf installation, locate the ESX within seven feet of its power source and with an unrestricted free surface area as shown in Figure 3-9. Proceed to Section 3.7.3 for power connection instructions.

In order to allow for proper cooling, there must be a two-inch

!clearance on either side and the back of the unit.

CAUTION

6 IN.

18 IN.

ESX-1320MULTI PORT ETHERNET SWITCH

FDSE™ LANVIEW®

 

 

 

COM 2

COM 1

21 IN.

7 FT.

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Figure 3-9 Tabletop or Shelf Installation

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Cabletron Systems ESX-1320 manual Tabletop or Shelf Installation