Site Preparation; Site Selection Criteria - Dell Force10 E300 Installing And Maintaining

Site Preparation

This chapter describes the requirements and procedures for installing your E300. The topics covered are:
• "Site Selection Criteria" on page 13
• "Rack Mounting" on page 14
• "Cabinet Placement" on page 14
• "AC and DC Power" on page 14
• "Fans and Airflow" on page 16
• "Storing Components" on page 16
For complete E300 System Specification, refer to

Site Selection Criteria

Before beginning the installation process, make sure that the area where you intend to install your E300
meets the following safety requirements:
• In a restricted access area.
• In a dry, clean, well-ventilated and temperature-controlled room, away from heat sources such as hot air
vents or direct sunlight.
• Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise.
• Near an adequate power source. Connect the E300 System to the appropriate branch circuit protection
as defined by local electrical codes.
• Ensure adequate space in the front, rear, and sides of the unit for proper ventilation, access to cables, and
maintenance access:
Wall Clearance-Allow at least six inches (16 cm) of clearance around the side intake and
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exhaust vents and the wall.
Side-by-Side-Allow at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) between two E300s or an E300 and another
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side-by-side airflow chassis.
Rack-Allow at least 18 inches in the front and 20 inches in the rear of the rack.
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Cabinet-Allow at least 3 inches clearance between the cable management panel on the chassis
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and the closed doors.
WARNING: Lift the E300 chassis only from the bottom. Lifting by the chassis shelves or power module
openings will damage the chassis. Dell Force10 recommends using an equipment lift or pallet jack to lift and
install your E300 chassis into your rack or cabinet. Complete the chassis installation into the rack or cabinet
before inserting any components (fan tray, power modules, line cards etc.) into the chassis.
Appendix D, System Specifications, on page
3
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