APPENDIX A
Rack Specifications
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Overview of Racks, page 39
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General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks, page 39
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Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks, page 40
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Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets, page 40
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Cable Management Guidelines, page 40
Overview of Racks
You can install the switch in the following types of cabinets and racks, assuming an external ambient air
temperature range of 0 to 104°F (0 to 40°C):
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Standard perforated cabinets
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Solid-walled cabinets with a roof fan tray (bottom to top cooling)
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Standard open racks
If you are selecting an enclosed cabinet, we recommend one of the thermally validated types, either standard
perforated or solid-walled with a fan tray.
Note
We do not recommend that you use racks that have obstructions (such as power strips), because the
obstructions could impair access to field-replaceable units (FRUs).
Note
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks
The cabinet or rack must also meet the following requirements:
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