Acer altos s300
2 Installation precautions
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Rack installation precautions
Before installing the Altos S300 series enclosure in an equipment rack,
it is essential that the following guidelines are complied with, to
ensure the safe and efficient operation of the system. The Altos S300
series can be installed in open or closed equipment racks, with a front
width of 19 inch, by observing the environmental, electrical, and
mechanical precautions described below.
it is essential that the following guidelines are complied with, to
ensure the safe and efficient operation of the system. The Altos S300
series can be installed in open or closed equipment racks, with a front
width of 19 inch, by observing the environmental, electrical, and
mechanical precautions described below.
Environmental consideration
When installing the Altos S300 series enclosure the following
environmental considerations must be applied.
environmental considerations must be applied.
Ambient temperature
Installation of the rack system in a standard 19 inch cabinet may lead
to a differential between the room ambient temperature and the
internal ambient temperature of the rack environment. The operating
to a differential between the room ambient temperature and the
internal ambient temperature of the rack environment. The operating
temperature of the Altos S300 series is between 5
o
C and 40
o
C.
However, it is not recommended that the system be continuously run
at these extreme temperatures. Consideration should therefore be
given to ensure that the room ambient temperature is compatible with
these specifications.
at these extreme temperatures. Consideration should therefore be
given to ensure that the room ambient temperature is compatible with
these specifications.
Air flow
To ensure that the internal heat build up is properly dissipated into the
room environment, air flow should in no way be restricted. It is
essential that no air vents are blocked, and that the system is a
minimum of one meter from a solid surface such as a wall or partition.
Air flow through the Altos S300 series enclosure is from front to rear.
room environment, air flow should in no way be restricted. It is
essential that no air vents are blocked, and that the system is a
minimum of one meter from a solid surface such as a wall or partition.
Air flow through the Altos S300 series enclosure is from front to rear.
Electrical consideration
When installing the Altos S300 series enclosure the following electrical
consideration must be applied.
consideration must be applied.