Before Installing

Before installing the appliance event broker, you must do the following:

Safety Guidelines

For your safety, before installing the appliance event broker, review and follow all safety warnings in this section.

Solace 3560s are intended for installation and use in RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATIONS ONLY. A restricted access location is one where access can only be gained by qualified service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

       

  • Always evaluate the overall loading of the power source circuit before you install any new equipment in a rack. Failure to do so can result in serious equipment damage.
  • The recommended maximum ambient operating temperature for the appliance event broker is 104° F (40° C). To prevent equipment damage, always consider the internal temperature of the rack for safe operation of the appliance event broker.

 

Install equipment in a rack from the bottom upward. This maintains the stability of the rack and reduces the chance of the rack tipping over.

Environmental Requirements

The physical location that the appliance event broker will be operating in must be dry, relatively dust-free, well-ventilated, and air-conditioned. Ensure that the floor is capable of supporting the combined weight of the rack and the installed equipment. Place the appliance event broker in a location with sufficient access to power and network cables.

Like other network devices, the appliance event broker generates a significant amount of heat. It is important to provide a balanced environment for the appliance event broker to perform properly and safely. Refer to 3560 Technical Specifications for acceptable ranges of temperature and humidity.

The rack or cabinet the appliance event broker is to be installed in must have an adequate supply of cooling air. There must also be enough space around the appliance event broker for adequate ventilation. Inadequate ventilation can cause the appliance event broker to overheat. Refer to 3560 Technical Specifications for details about space requirements.

Do not block the fan vents on Solace 3560s. Otherwise, the appliance event broker can overheat.

Cabling Recommendations

Before cabling the appliance event broker, review and adhere to the following recommendations:

  • Examine cables for cuts, bends, and nicks. Replace if necessary.
  • Ensure that cable distance and rate limits meet IEEE-recommended maximum speeds and distances for signaling purposes.
  • Ensure that power cables deliver sufficient power to the appliance event broker.
  • Route cables so that ventilation or airflow is not restricted.
  • Route cables so that blades and field-replaceable units are easily accessible.
  • Route cables in a logical direction to prevent loss of connectivity to other equipment in the rack, associated equipment in adjacent racks, or to the backbone network.
  • Consider using cable-management brackets to keep network cables untangled and orderly and to prevent cables from hindering access to other slots.

Rack Requirements

Use an open style, 19 in. (482.6 mm) wide rack to facilitate easy maintenance and provide proper ventilation. For a Solace 3530, a four-post rack or cabinet is required.

Racks should conform to conventional standards. In the United States, use EIA Standard RS-310C: Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment. In countries other than the United States, use IEC Standard 297. In addition, verify that your rack meets the basic mechanical and space requirements this section describes.

Typical Four-post, 19-inch Equipment Rack

Use racks that meet the following mechanical recommendations:

  • The rack should use the universal mounting rail hole pattern identified in
    IEC Standard 297.
  • The mounting holes should be flush with the rails to accommodate the appliance event broker chassis.
  • The rack rails must be spaced widely enough to accommodate the appliance event broker chassis’ external dimensions: 17 1/8 in. (43.5 mm) wide and 31 3/4in. (80.6 cm) deep.
  • The rack should be made of steel or aluminum.
  • When fully loaded, the rack should be structurally able to support 600 pounds (272 kilograms).
  • In a closed cabinet, there must be a minimum of 6 in. (15.2 cm) of unobstructed airflow behind the appliance event broker. Otherwise, airflow baffles must be installed to prevent recirculation of hot air and overheating.