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Cabinet Requirements for a QFX3500 Device
You can mount the QFX3500 device in a cabinet that contains a four-post 19-in. rack as defined in Cabinets,
Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document number EIA-310-D) published by the Electronics Industry
Association.
Cabinet requirements consist of:
Cabinet size and clearance
Cabinet airflow requirements
Table 29 on page 119
provides the cabinet requirements and specifications for the QFX3500 device.
Table 29: Cabinet Requirements for the QFX3500 Device
Cabinet
Requirement
Guidelines
Cabinet size and
The minimum cabinet size for accommodating a QFX3500 device is 36 in. (91.4 cm) deep.
clearance
Large cabinets improve airflow and reduce the chance of overheating.
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