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7705 SAR-A Chassis Installation Guide 57
The following rack requirements must be met:
• The rack must be constructed using channel or angle rack uprights that are at least 
1.25 in. (3.2 cm) deep and 5 in. (12.7 cm) wide (maximum) (see Figure 11). 
• For seismic applications, the rack must be an approved Seismic Frame.
• The rail mounting holes in the equipment rack must align with the mounting holes on 
the chassis mounting brackets. The 7705 SAR-A mounting brackets are 
factory-installed for a NEBS mount in a 19-inch rack.
• When installed in the rack, the 7705 SAR-A chassis requires a minimum air 
movement of 0.5 m/s in order to maintain proper thermal performance up to 
149°F (65°C).
Chassis Location Requirements
Allow at least 1.75 in. (4.4 cm) clearance above and below and at least 2 in. (5.1 cm) clearance 
on the sides of the chassis for proper airflow. Allow at least 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) at the front of the 
chassis for cable management. The clearances are shown in Figure 11 and described in 
Table 9.
Warning: Failure to comply with the location requirements outlined in Installation Locations 
and Chassis Location Requirements may impede proper airflow, which may result in 
equipment failure due to overheating.