Site Preparation
The Fabric Interconnect product family consists of the Fabric Interconnect F1-15 and the Fabric
Interconnect F1-4. Before installing either system, make sure that the site meets the proper
requirements.
Fabric Interconnect F1-15 Site Criteria
Verify that your installation site meets the following criteria for the Fabric Interconnect F1-15:
Power: 100-127 / 200-240 VAC 12 A at 100 volts or 7.68 A at 180 volts 47- 63 Hz 1220 W
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(maximum) with chassis fully loaded
Each power supply should be connected to a separate 15-20 A AC branch circuit. Do not
exceed the maximum power cord length of 15 feet (4.57 m).
Environmental: Operating Temperature 5-35 ℃ Maximum Recommended Operating
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Temperature (Ambient) 35 ℃ Relative Humidity (non-condensing) 10-80% at 35 ℃
Operating Altitude 2000m (maximum)
Cooling: The front and back of the chassis must be free of any obstruction to the airflow
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(front-to-back)
Caution -
for cooling. Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
System Noise: 72 decibels (dB) with all fans operating at full speed
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Rack Type: 4-post EIA rack
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Client Servers: InfiniBand interface required
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Select a location in the rack in which to install the Fabric Interconnect. The location must
accept a chassis with the following dimensions, as shown in
on page
Height: 7 inches (17.8cm)
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Weight: 100 pounds in shipping configuration (no I/O modules installed) 130 pounds with
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modules installed (the fully loaded weight will differ depending on the number and type of
modules installed.)
Width: 17-13/16 inches (45.4cm)
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Depth: 28-1/4 inches (71.8cm)
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Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air
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Site Preparation
Figure 1, "Verifying Rack Space,"
Installing the Fabric Interconnect
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