Installation Guidelines
Warning: To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 40° C (104° F).
Statement 1047
Warning
Warning: The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device.
Statement 1019
Warning
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 15 A.
Statement 1005
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
Warning
Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such
as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic patterns.
Caution
When you are installing a server, use the following guidelines
• Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the server. See the Cisco UCS Site
Preparation Guide for the recommended site planning tasks.
• Ensure that there is adequate space around the server to allow for servicing the server and for adequate
airflow. The airflow in this server is from front to back.
• Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in the Server Specifications, on
page 13.
• Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in the Rack Requirements, on page 12.
• Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the Power Specifications, on page 14.
If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Rack Requirements
This section provides the requirements for the standard open racks.
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