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Preparing for installation
Prepare a rack that meets the rack requirements and plan an installation site that meets the
requirements for space and airflow, temperature, humidity, equipment room height, cleanliness, and
grounding.
Space requirements
The cabinet for installing the server must meet the following requirements:
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A minimum clearance of 635 mm (25 in) in front of the cabinet.
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A minimum clearance of 762 mm (30 in) behind the cabinet.
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A minimum clearance of 1219 mm (47.99 in) between two adjacent cabinets.
Installation site requirements
Airflow direction of the server
Figure 1 Airflow direction of the server
(1) to (4) Directions of the airflow into the chassis and power supplies
(5) to (7) Direction of the airflow out of the chassis
Temperature and humidity requirements
To ensure correct operation of the server, make sure the room temperature and humidity meet the
requirements as described in
Table 2 Temperature and humidity requirements
Item
Temperature
Humidity
Operating altitude
Table
2.
Description
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Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
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Storage temperature: –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
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Operating humidity: 8% to 90%, non-condensing
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Storage humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
–60 m to +3000 m (–196.85 ft to +9842.52 ft)
The allowed maximum temperature decreases by 0.33 °C (32.59°F) as the altitude
(8) Direction of the airflow out of the power supplies
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