Setup guide

Chapter 4
Rack Mounting the Avid Nitris DNA
Enclosure
This section provides the information for mounting the Avid Nitris DNA in a 19-inch (483-
mm) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) or Electronics Industries
Association (EIA) rack. Avid recommends that you mount your Avid Nitris DNA in a rack
before you connect any cables.
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If you need to rack mount the HP workstation, a rack-mount kit is available from HP.
Installation instructions are included with the kit. The HP Workstation system requires 5
rack units.
This section contains the following sections:
• Equipment Environmental and Safety Guidelines
• Installing the Avid Nitris DNA in a Rack
Equipment Environmental and Safety Guidelines
When you install the Avid Nitris DNA in a rack, you must take the following precautions:
• Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature — When the Avid Nitris DNA is installed
in a closed or multiunit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack
environment might be greater than the room ambient temperature. Therefore, consider
installing the equipment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum ambient
temperature of 104°F (40°C).
• Reduced Airflow — Do not compromise the amount of airflow required for safe
operation of the equipment.
• Mechanical Loading — Avoid a hazardous condition due to an uneven mechanical
loading.
• Circuit Overloading — Consider connecting the equipment to the supply circuit and
the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply
wiring. Use appropriate equipment nameplate ratings.