Dell VEP1400 Series - 2 Site Preparations; Site Selection; Chassis Mounting; System Ground

Site preparations
VEP1400 is universal customer premise equipment (uCPE). To connect the service provider edge or small to medium branch locations to
the cloud, use VEP1400 to host virtual network functions.
For more information on VEP1400 specications, see Chassis physical design.
NOTE: Install the platform into a rack or cabinet before installing any optional components.
Topics:
• Site selection
• Chassis mounting
• System ground
• Fans and airow
• Power
• Storing components
Site selection
Ensure that the area where you install your platform meets the following safety requirements:
• Near an adequate power source
• Environmental—platform location—continuous temperature range is from 0°C to 45°C (32–113°F)
• Operating humidity:
– 5% to 85% (RH), noncondensing continuously
– 5% to 90% (RH), noncondensing Short term (< 1% of operational hour per year)
• In a dry, clean, well-ventilated, and temperature-controlled room, away from heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight
• Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise
For more information about platform storage and environmental temperatures, see Specications.
Chassis mounting
The VEP1400 supports desktop placement (rubber feet), wall mount (using brackets) and rack-mount using a dual-unit tray.
System ground
Dell recommends grounding your system. Use VEP4600 in a CBN.
Fans and airow
Fan installation is done as part of the factory install based on stock keeping unit (SKU) type. VEP 4600 supports an AC normal fan unit
with fan airow from the I/O to the PSU.
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