Overview; Selecting A Site - NEC Express5800 320La User Manual

Overview

This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable
connections, and power on the tower-based or rack-mount system units. Also,
provided are the instructions for assembling the rack-mount system unit.

Selecting a Site

The system operates reliably in a typical office environment.
Choose a site that is:
Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets.
!
Note
NEMA 5-15R outlets for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R
outlets for 200-240 VAC. For other international sites, this
means three-pronged power outlets applicable for the
electrical code of the region.
Be sure the power service connection is through a properly
grounded outlet.
The power plug from each of the power supplies must be
plugged into the same common ground power outlets.
Clean, dust-free, and well ventilated. Front and rear ventilating openings
!
kept free of obstructions. Away from sources of heat, vibration or
physical shock.
Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and electrical noise produced
!
by electrical devices (such as air conditioners, large fans, large electric
motors, radio and TV transmitters, and high-frequency security devices)
Spacious enough to provide at least 15 inches (38.1 centimeters) behind
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and on each side of the system and at least 32 inches (81.3 centimeters) in
front of the system for proper cooling, airflow, and cable clearance.
Easily accessible for system maintenance and installation of system
!
upgrades.
2-2 Setting Up the System
: For the United States and Canada, this means a
! WARNING
! CAUTION