PowerFile Active Archive Appliance A3 - Manual (Page 14)

6 Preparing for Installation
Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide
Choosing a Setup Location
• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely
(~25 inches).
• Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient
airflow and ease in servicing.
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This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment
rooms, service closets and the like).
Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack
environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration
should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the
manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature.
Reduced Airflow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe
operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to
uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry
and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and
power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used
when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be
grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct
connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).