Chapter 7: Preparing the Site for the SRX210 Services Gateway Installation

NOTE: The services gateway cannot be center-mounted in racks.

Table 22 on page 53 provides the details on rack size, clearance, and airflow requirements.

Table 22: Rack Requirements for the Services Gateway

Rack Requirements

Specifications

Rack Size

A 19 in. (48.3 cm) rack as defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and

 

Associated Equipment (document number EIA-310-D) published by the

 

Electronics Industry Association (http://www.eia.org).

Rack Requirements

The outer edges of the mounting brackets extend the width of either

 

chassis to 19 in. (48.3 cm).

 

The front of the chassis extends approximately 0.5 in. (1.27 cm)

 

beyond the mounting ears.

 

Maximum permissible ambient temperature when two devices are

 

placed side by side in a 19 in. rack is 40°C.

Spacing of Mounting

The holes within each rack set are spaced at 1 U [1.75 in. (4.5 cm)].

Bracket and Flange

The device can be mounted in any rack that provides holes or hole

Holes

patterns spaced at 1-U [1.75 in. (4.5 cm)] increments.

 

The mounting brackets and front-mount flanges used to attach the

 

chassis to a rack are designed to fasten to holes spaced at rack

 

distances of 1 U (1.75 in.).

 

The mounting holes in the mounting brackets provided with the

 

device are spaced 1.25 in. (3.2 cm) apart (top and bottom mounting

 

hole).

Connecting to the

Always secure the rack in which you are installing the services gateway

Building Structure

to the structure of the building. If your geographical area is subject to

 

earthquakes, bolt the rack to the floor. For maximum stability, also

 

secure the rack to ceiling brackets.

Related Topics General Site Guidelines for Installing the SRX210 Services Gateway on page 51

Site Preparation Checklist for the SRX210 Services Gateway on page 49

SRX210 Services Gateway Cabinet Requirements on page 51

Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance of the SRX210 Services Gateway on page 54

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SRX 210 specifications

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