Rack-Mounting 13
R a c k - M o u n t i n g
This section provides information on installing the Stonesoft appliance
into a rack unit. You can install the appliance into a two-post or a four-
post rack unit.
Preparing for Rack-Mounting
The appliance delivery includes the rail assemblies and the mounting
screws you need to install the system into the rack.
Read the sections below before you begin the installation.
Choosing a Setup Location
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the
appliance:
• The appliance must be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well
ventilated.
• Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields
are generated.
• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the
front door completely (~63 cm/25 inches).
• Leave enough clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient
airflow and ease in servicing (~76 cm/30 inches).
Rack Precautions
• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully
extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
• In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
• In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component
from the rack.
• Extend only one component at a time—extending two or more
simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Caution –
Read the
(page 5) before proceeding.
