Chapter 3
Installing the IDS-4215
Caution
Rack Mounting
Warning
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Surface Mounting the IDS-4215
Fan
For proper cooling and reliability, the rubber feet must be installed on the
IDS-4215 when it is on a flat surface. The rubber feet allow proper airflow around
the IDS-4215 and they also absorb vibration so that the hard-disk drive is less
impacted.
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must
take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: This unit should be
mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack. When
mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the
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