Server cabinets require approximately 4 feet (120 cm) of space in front and 3 feet (90 cm) in back (Figure 1-5) for access by service personnel.
Server and expansion cabinets can be placed next to each other, without space between them, since there are no side clearance requirements during operation. To access and remove side panels, however, allow approximately 1 foot (30 cm) of space on the sides.
The server system (including expansion cabinets) should have a dedicated AC breaker panel. The server system should not share this breaker panel with other, unrelated equipment.
Keep power and interface cables out of the way of foot traffic. Cables can be routed inside walls, floors, ceilings, or in protective channels. Interface cables should be routed away from motors and other sources of electric/magnetic or radio frequency interference.
If the cabinet is installed on a raised floor, conditioned air should be directed to the bottom of each rack through perforated panels.
The Enterprise 4500 system is designed to sit on the floor, on a caster base, or on a desk or table.
Do not stack multiple Enterprise 4500 systems directly on top of each other.
Follow these guidelines to prepare a location.
The server unit requires approximately 1.5 feet (50 cm) of space in the front and back for access by service personnel. See Figure 1-6.
A minimum space of 6 inches (16 cm) is required on both sides of the server to afford adequate air flow.
A minimum space of 3 feet (90 cm) is recommended to avoid exhaust air recirculation if systems are placed next to each other.
To avoid recirculating exhaust air from one system into another, do not put systems or peripherals side by side closer than 3 feet (90 cm).
Keep power and interface cables clear of foot traffic. Route cables inside walls, under the floor, through the ceiling, or in protective channels. Route interface cables away from motors and other sources of magnetic or radio frequency interference.