Enterasys Networks Fast Network 10 manual Installing the FN10

Installing the FN10

Rack-mounting an FN10

The table below describes some general considerations you should be aware of before mounting a FN10 in a rack assembly.

Table 2-3 General Considerations for Mounting a FN10

Consideration	Discussion
	Since the temperature within a rack assembly may
	be higher than the ambient room temperature,
Temperature	make sure the rack-environment temperature is
	within the Operating Temperature range specified
	in Appendix A.
	Make sure there is at least 2 inches (or more) on
Air Flow	both sides of the FN10 to allow for adequate air
	flow.
Mechanical Loading	Do not place equipment on top of a rack-mounted
	FN10.
Circuit Overloading	Make sure the power supply circuit to the rack
	assembly is not overloaded.
	Rack-mounted equipment should be grounded. In
Grounding (Earthing)	addition to the direct connections to the main power
	supplies, make sure all the other supply
	connections are also grounded.

The FN10 can be rack-mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment cabinet. To mount the FN10 in a rack assembly, apply the following steps:

1. Attach the rack-mount brackets to either side of the FN10 chassis.

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