Environmental Requirements and Specifications for an MX150
The MX150 must be installed in a rack or cabinet. It must be housed in a dry, clean,
well-ventilated, and temperature-controlled environment.
Follow these environmental guidelines:
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The site must be as dust-free as possible, because dust can clog air intake vents and
filters, reducing the efficiency of the device cooling system.
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Maintain ambient airflow for normal operation of the device. If the airflow is blocked
or restricted, or if the intake air is too warm, the device might overheat, leading to the
device temperature monitor shutting down the device to protect the hardware
components.
Table 10 on page 21 provides the required environmental conditions for normal operation
of the MX150.
Table 10: MX150 Environmental Tolerances
ToleranceDescription
No performance degradation up to 6000 feet (1828 meters) at 86° F (30° C)Altitude
Normal operation ensured in relative humidity range of 5% through 90%,
noncondensing
Relative humidity
Normal operation ensured in temperature range of 32° F through 122° F (0° C
through 50° C)
Temperature
Complies with Zone 4 earthquake requirements as per GR-63, Issue 4Seismic
Related
Documentation
Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for an MX150 on
page 25
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• Installing and Connecting an MX150 on page 77
General Site Guidelines
Efficient device operation requires proper site planning and maintenance and proper
layout of the equipment, rack or cabinet (if used), and wiring closet.
To plan and create an acceptable operating environment for your device and prevent
environmentally caused equipment failures:
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Keep the area around the chassis free from dust and conductive material, such as
metal flakes.
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Follow prescribed airflow guidelinesto ensure that the cooling system functions properly
and that exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the
device.
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