Site Preparation; Safety Considerations; Environmental Considerations; Rack Requirements - Fortinet FortiSwitch-1000 Install Manual

3 Site Preparation

3.1 Safety Considerations

Please see "Appendix 3: Regulatory Compliance and Safety Considerations" on page 27 for
regulatory and safety information.

3.2 Environmental Considerations

The maximum recommended ambient temperature for the FortiSwitch-1000 during operation is
40 degrees C. Please note, though, that in a multi-unit rack assembly, temperatures in the rack
environment can be greater than room ambient: room temperatures below 40 degrees C are
often required.
Rack assembly must be configured to avoid blockage of intake and exhaust registers; a minimum
of 6 inches of clearance is required from the front and rear of the FortiSwitch-1000 to ensure
adequate air flow through the system.

3.3 Rack Requirements

The FortiSwitch-1000 chassis is 19" rack-mountable and occupies 10RU (rack units) of rack
space. It is shipped with rack mounts installed appropriately for front mounting, and includes
additional screw holes to accommodate mid-mounting.
Ensure that adequate racking is available to safely support the chassis with 6" clearance in front
and in back for airflow and cabling. Install chassis supports or shelving in rack before removing
chassis from packing crate.

3.3.1 Switch Dimensions and Weight

Height: 44.45 cm (17.50 inches)
Depth: 71.12 cm (28 inches)
Width: 43.82 cm (17.25 inches)
Weight: 56 to 85.5 Kg (125 to 188.5 lbs) depending on configuration; a fully-loaded chassis with
12 XFP line cards weighs approximately 85.5 Kg (188.5 lbs).

3.4 Power Requirements and Redundancy

3.4.1 Power Overview

Please consult "Power" on page 30 before connecting the switch to an AC power source. Fortinet
recommends using 200 to 240 V AC power to accommodate future upgrades which may require
higher power consumption.
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