User`s guide

2 Connecting the ISIS Equipment
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• Avid recommends that you leave an 8 to 12 inch space at the bottom of the rack. This
allows for better airflow and lowers the possibility of dust or dirt being picked up by the
devices.
• For normal operation, maintain approximately 2 feet (0.6 meters) of open space in front
of and behind the rack. This allows free access to the components in the rack for
operating changes or adjustments. For service, leave approximately 3 feet (1 meter) of
open space in front of the rack and 2 feet (0.6 meters) of open space behind the rack.
This allows for the removal of any component that needs to be replaced.
Rack-mount Requirements
(Hebrew)
• Elevated Operating Ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room
ambient. Make sure the rack environment is compatible with the maximum ambient
temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
• Reduced Air Flow — When installing equipment in a rack, make sure not to block the
amount of air flow required for safe operation.
Avid ISIS airflow is from the front of the enclosure to the rear. Make allowances for
cooling air to be available to the front panel surface and no restrictions at the rear.
• Mechanical Loading — Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
Make sure your rack enclosure is stable enough to prevent tipping over when one or
more Avid ISIS servers are extended on the sliding rails.