Preparing For Installation; Installation Guidelines - Cisco UCS C210 Installation And Service Manual

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Preparing for Installation

This section includes the following topics:
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Installation Guidelines

Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 35° C (95° F).
Statement 1047
Warning The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device.
Statement 1019
This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
Warning
the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 15 A.
Statement 1005
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Warning
Statement 1074
When installing the server, follow these guidelines:
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Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems
Caution
such as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic
patterns.
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Installation Guidelines, page 2-3
Rack Requirements, page 2-4
Required Equipment, page 2-4
Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the server. See the
Preparation Guide for the recommended site planning tasks.
Ensure that there is adequate space around the server to allow for servicing the server and for
adequate airflow. The airflow in this server is from front to back.
Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in the
Specifications" appendix.
Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in
Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the
appendix. If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power
failures.
Rack Requirements, page
Cisco UCS C210 Server Installation and Service Guide
Cisco UCS Site
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"Technical Specifications"
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