Specifications

Room Requirements
3-2 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems: Site Planning Guide (R624)
Dust contamination on tape devices causes mis-reads and -writes, leading to
failure of attempts to back up and restore data.
• Has sufficient floor space for external components, such as the optional external
E124 storage-system cabinets
• Provides a table or desktop for external devices such as a telephone, RSN modem
and console server, and a system console.
Each of these devices requires table or rack space. You cannot place a peripheral
component on top of a system cabinet.
• Allows the system and peripheral devices to be placed within the room so that
power cords and communications cables will reach their respective power
receptacles, telephone jacks, and other connection points.
• Provides communications cable connectors or patch panels as needed.
• Provides two electrically separate grounded AC wall outlets, within reach of the
power cords from UPS units. Detachable power cords are 12 ft. (3.65m). If the
power cord must be hard-wired, consult an electrician to plan the length of the
power cord. Provides grounded AC wall outlets for external components that do not
connect to a PDU.
• Provides cutouts in the floor for routing cables, if the site has an elevated floor.
• Contains space for future expansion.
CAUTION
!
Do not place the system in an area of high electrostatic
discharge. Static electricity may damage components.
Do not locate components near transformers or other
electromagnetic devices.
See Appendix A, “System Specifications” and Stratus ftServer Systems: Peripherals
Site Planning Guide (R582) for the dimensions of system components.