FastIron GS Compact Layer 2 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chassis Specifications
The following sections present the hardware specifications for the FastIron GS.

Physical Dimensions and Weight

Table 6.1 lists the physical dimensions and weight of the FastIron GS models.

Environmental Considerations

For optimal performance, operate or store your Foundry device in compliance with the following environmental
conditions.
Table 6.1: Physical Dimensions and Weight of the FGS Models
Platform Height Width Depth Weight
FGS624P
and
FGS624P-POE
2.63 in
6.68 cm
17.5 in
44.45 cm
19.6 in
49.78 cm
• 25 lbs (11.36 kg) fully loaded,
including dual redundant power
supplies
• 17.5 lbs (7.94 kg) empty
FGS648P and
FGS648P-POE
2.63 in
6.68 cm
17.5 in
44.45 cm
19.6 in
49.78 cm
• 29 lbs (13.15 kg) fully loaded,
including dual redundant power
supplies
• 17.5 lbs (7.94 kg) empty
Table 6.2: Environmental Conditions for the Chassis
Description Range
Operating Environment
Operating temperature 32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)
Operating altitude 6,600 feet maximum
Relative humidity 5 to 95%, @ 104°F (40° C), non-condensing
or
5 to 95% non-condensing for DC power
supply
Operating noise 47 – 51 dB
Maximum heat dissipation 328 BTU/Hr with 2-port 10-Gigabi t uplinks
280 BTU/Hr without 2-port 10-Gigabit uplinks
Storage Environment
Storage temperature -23° to 158° F, - 25 ° to 70° C
Storage humidity 95% maximum, non-condensing
Storage altitude 15,000 feet (3,000 meter) maximum