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APPENDIX G: Rackmounting the Affinity
Appendix G:
Rackmounting the Affinity
You can use a ServSwitch Affinity Rackmount Kit (see Section 3.3.3 for product
codes) to mount a ServSwitch Affinity in a 19", 23", or 24" rack. Each of these kits
consists of two rackmounting “ears” and four screws.
Keep these safety and performance guidelines in mind when you mount the
Affinity:
• The Affinity is designed to work in ambient temperatures from 0 to 45˚C
(32 to 113˚F).
• Leave at least one rack unit (1U, 1.75", 4.4 cm) of empty vertical space
between Affinity units and each other or other equipment.
• Consider installing 1U-size rack-vent panels between units to provide them
with adequate airflow. Do not block power-supply vents or otherwise restrict
airflow when mounting the Affinity and other equipment.
• Keep the front and rear doors closed on racks equipped with forced-air
blowers or fans.
• As you mount the Affinity and other equipment, be careful how you
mechanically load the rack, in order to prevent making the rack unstable or
causing it to possibly tip over.
• Tighten all connectors securely and provide adequate strain relief for all
cables.
• Provide a grounded power source for all equipment. Pay special attention to
the overall branch-circuit load rating before plugging equipment into this
source: Overloaded circuits are potential fire hazards and can cause
equipment failure and poor performance.