Rack-Mount Setup; Considerations - NETGEAR RN12P1210-100NAS - ReadyNAS 3200 RN12P1210 NAS Server Hardware Manual

Rack-Mount Setup

Use the rack-mount hardware included with your ReadyNAS 3200 or 4200 to install it in a
rack. Read the Rack-Mount Precautions
DANGER:
A unit with installed drives can weigh more than 80 pounds. To avoid
injury or damage to the equipment, perform the rack mount installation
with appropriate assistance.

Considerations

Keep the following considerations in mind as you install your unit:
• Ambient operating temperature. If the unit installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment might be greater
than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to
installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum rated ambient
temperature found in
• Reduced airflow. Mount the equipment into a rack so that the amount of airflow required
for safe operation is not compromised.
• Mechanical loading. Mount the equipment into a rack so that a hazardous condition
does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
• Circuit overloading. Consider the equipment's connection to the power supply circuitry
and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent
protection and power supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings when
addressing this concern.
• Reliable ground. This product requires that a reliable ground be maintained at all times.
To ensure this, ground the rack itself. Pay particular attention to power supply
connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, the use
of power strips).
• Setup location. This product is intended for installation in a restricted access location
(dedicated equipment rooms, service closets, and the like) only.
• Clearance. Leave enough clearance in front of the rack (about 25 inches) to enable you
to open the front door completely and in the back of the rack (about 30 inches) to allow for
sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems
section in Appendix A.
Technical Specifications
ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2
on page 37.
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