Apple Xserve G5 - Manual (Page 21)

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Preparing to Install Your Server
Before you install the server in a rack, you should
carefully consider the placement of the unit in its rack
and several factors in the infrastructure that will keep the
server operating efficiently.
Guidelines for Server Installation
To ensure safe and smooth operation of your server, it’s essential that you plan for
proper location of the server in its rack, adequate power to the components in the rack,
and the appropriate operating environment for the rack.
As you plan for server installation, follow these guidelines to ensure that the server and
its environment are safely and appropriately positioned for efficient operation and
service.
Choose the Server’s Position in a Rack
When determining the location for the server in a rack, be sure to allow adequate
space for airflow and servicing from both the front and back.
• Air to cool the server flows from front to back. Do not cover the front or back of the
server or any of the openings in the server’s front and back panels and case.
• The server slides out of the rack from the front. Be sure to leave a minimum of 36
inches clear in front of the server to allow room to open and service it.
Do not block
the air flowing
through the server.
Remove the clear plastic film that
covers the front vents so that
airflow is not
restricted.