Installing And Connecting The Hardware; General Recommendations For Installing A Chassis In A Rack - F5 VIPRION Manual

Installing and connecting the hardware

General recommendations for installing a chassis in a rack

Platform Guide: VIPRION™
This chapter includes some general information about installing the
VIPRION™ chassis. However, for details about installing the VIPRION
chassis, refer to the Setting up the VIPRION™ Platform guide. This guide
includes detailed infomation, including:
• How to unpack the chassis
• Installing the chassis in a rack
• Adding blades to the chassis
• Licensing the platform
Note
We highly recommend that you install the VIPRION platform into a rack
before you install any blades. This ensures that the weight of the unit
remains manageable as you install the unit into a rack.
WARNING
At least two people are required to install the VIPRION platform into a
rack.
We recommend that all chassis have 1U spacing between them when
mounted in a rack to allow for a rack mounting shelf, and to provide
additional air circulation for cooling the chassis.
Although not required, a 1U space between chassis makes it easier for you
to remove the chassis from the rack in the event that the unit requires
service. A 1U space between units also provides additional cable routing
options.
We recommend 100 mm spacing from the front panel of the unit to the rack
front or rack door. This provides enough room for you to route the cables
without bending them excessively.
WARNING
This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). We recommend
that when you install or maintain the unit, you use proper ESD grounding
procedures and equipment.
WARNING
Do not turn on an VIPRION platform until the management serial console
and/or the management network is connected to the unit.
Installing the VIPRION Platform
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