Apple Xserve (Early 2008) - Manual (Page 10)

10 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve
Space Requirements
Air to cool the Xserve flows from front to back. Make sure nothing blocks any of the
openings in the front and back panels and case of the Xserve. When installed, the
Xserve slides in and out of the rack from the front. Make sure you have at least
36 inches clear in front of the Xserve so you can remove it.
Electrical Power Requirements
Be sure that the available circuitry and power connections are adequate for the
combined power needs of the Xserve and all other equipment in the rack. See
Appendix A for information about the electrical power requirements of the Xserve.
Make sure that the power connections for the Xserve and all other equipment are
grounded according to local and national standards.
Do not block
the air flowing
through the Xserve.