Cabletron Systems 6C105 - Manual (Page 15)

6C105 Overview and Setup Guide 2-1
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
This chapter describes the following:
• Site guidelines that must be met before installing a 6C105 into a rack
or cabinet
• 6C105 configuration guidelines
• Operating specifications for the 6C105 enclosure and power supply
modules
2.1 SITE GUIDELINES
The following guidelines must be followed when a site is selected for the
6C105. If the guidelines are not followed, unsatisfactory network
performance may result.
• In order to allow proper cooling within the rack, there must be
3 inches of clearance above the unit and 2 inches of clearance on either
side of the unit.
• If the 6C105 is to be placed on a shelving unit, the shelf must be able
to support 75 pounds of static weight.
• If the 6C105 is to be rack mounted, care must be taken to ensure that
the rack used will support the unit and that the rack remains stable with
the 6C105 installed.
• The 6C105 ac power supplies require a standard three-pronged power
receptacle that is located within 6 feet of the site.
• The temperature of the location must be maintained between 5° and
40°C (41° to 104°F). Temperature changes of greater than 10°C (18°F)
per hour must not occur.
• The 6C205-2 DC power supply requires a 10 AWG solid copper
conducter with #6 ring terminals.
Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit.