VAXft 3000 Site Preparation and Installation Guide

This addendum serves as a supplement to the main VAXft 3000 Site Preparation and Installation Guide (EK-VXFT1-IN). It offers essential guidance for OEM customers regarding the rack mounting of VAXft 3000 system components, specifically the BA22-style equipment boxes. Key areas covered include:

• Design Considerations: Guidelines for unit weight, dimensions, and center of gravity to ensure stability.
• Rack Construction: Requirements for supporting the weight, including the necessity of using both front and rear rail systems with custom support brackets.
• Heat and Airflow Management: BTU calculations, airflow requirements, and cooling recommendations.
• Cable and Power Management: Guidelines for front-side cable routing and power distribution to avoid single points of failure.
• Grounding: Procedures for ensuring proper electrical grounding between units in a rack.