HP SuperStack 3 Load Balancer Appliance manual Installing the Server Load Balancer

18CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SERVER LOAD BALANCER

Package Contents Your shipping container should contain the following items:

■Server Load Balancer (3C11620)

or Server Load Balancer Plus (3C11621)

■User Guide (this guide)

■Power Cord

■2 x mounting brackets

■6 x screws

■4 x rubber feet

Choosing a Suitable The Server Load Balancer is suited for use where it can be mounted in a

Sitestandard 19-inch equipment rack, or free-standing. A rack-mounting kit, containing two mounting brackets and six screws is supplied with the unit.

CAUTION: Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.

When deciding where to position the Server Load Balancer, ensure that:

■Cabling is located away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers.

■Cabling is located away from power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures

■The Server Load Balancer is accessible and cables can be connected easily.

■Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Server Load Balancer.

■Air-flow is not restricted around the Server Load Balancer or through the vents in the side of the Server Load Balancer. 3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance.

■The air is as free from dust as possible.

■No more than four Server Load Balancer units are placed on top of one another, if the units are free-standing.

■Temperature operating limits are not exceeded. It is recommended that the unit is installed in a clean, air conditioned environment.

■Ensure there is adequate clearance at the front of the unit to ensure that the fibers are not damaged as they have a restricted bend radius.