Installing The Hardware; Installing The Z9000 Chassis In A Rack Or Cabinet - Dell Z9000 Quick Start Manual

Installing the Hardware

Perform all site preparation before installing the Z9000 system.
Installing the Z9000 Chassis in a Rack or
Cabinet
To install the Z9000 system, Dell Force10 recommends completing the
installation procedures in the order presented in this chapter.
Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the
Z9000 chassis or its Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
For proper ventilation, position the Z9000 chassis in an equipment rack (or
cabinet) with a minimum of five inches (12.7 cm) of clearance around the
exhaust vents. When you install two Z9000 systems near each other, to permit
proper airflow, position the two chassis at least five inches (12.7 cm) apart. The
acceptable ambient temperature ranges are listed in
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if the
components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel
ground strap when handling the Z9000 and its components.
CAUTION: Take all the necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when
installing this system.
Attach the Mounting Brackets
The Z9000 system is shipped with mounting brackets (rack ears) and the
required screws for rack or cabinet installation. The brackets are enclosed in a
package with the system.
To attach the mounting brackets, follow these steps:
Step Task
Take the brackets and screws out of their packaging.
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