Quantum DXi6900

Preparing for the Installation
Quantum DXi6900 Installation Guide 6
Environmental Conditions
The installation site must have the following environmental conditions:
l Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) with a maximum humidity gradient of 10% per hour
l Temperature: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradient of 10°C per hour
l Altitude: –16m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
These environmental conditions apply when the DXi6900 system is in operation. For additional
specifications, refer to the DXi6900 Site Planning Guide (6-68161).
Preparing for the Installation
Before you begin the installation procedure, make the preparations described in the following sections:
l Necessary Tools below
l Taking ESD Precautions below
Necessary Tools
The following tools are required for unpacking and installing the DXi6900 system:
l #2 Phillips screwdriver
l Small flat head screwdriver
l Notebook computer and Ethernet cable (for initial system configuration)
Taking ESD Precautions
Some components within the DXi6900 system contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts
while performing installation procedures, always observe the following precautions:
l Keep the DXi6900 system turned off during all installation procedures.
l Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until ready for installation.
l Do not place static-sensitive parts on a metal surface. Place them inside their protective shipping bag or
on an antistatic mat.
l Wear anti-static wrist bands when unpacking and handling the units, and avoid touching connectors and
other components.
Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower relative humidity and are more
likely to produce static electricity.