SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 environment requirements

Before the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 is installed, the physical environment must meet certain requirements. This includes verifying that adequate space is available and that requirements for power and environmental conditions are met.

Input-voltage requirements

Ensure that your environment meets the following voltage requirements.

Voltage Frequency
200 to 240 V single phase ac 50 or 60 Hz

Power requirements for each node

Ensure that your environment meets the following power requirements.

The power that is required depends on the node type and whether the redundant ac power feature is used.

Components Power requirements
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and 2145 UPS-1U 520 W
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 and 2145 UPS-1U 520 W

For each redundant ac-power switch, add 20 W to the power requirements.

Circuit breaker requirements

The 2145 UPS-1U has an integrated circuit breaker and does not require additional protection.

Environment requirements without redundant ac power

Ensure that your environment falls within the following ranges if you are not using redundant ac power.

Environment Temperature Altitude Relative humidity Maximum wet bulb temperature
Operating in lower altitudes 10°C to 35°C
(50°F to 95°F)
0 to 914.4 m
(0 to 3000 ft)
8% to 80% noncondensing 23°C (74°F)
Operating in higher altitudes 10°C to 32°C
(50°F to 88°F)
914.4 to 2133.6 m
(3000 to 7000 ft)
8% to 80% noncondensing 23°C (74°F)
Turned off 10°C to 43°C
(50°F to 110°F)
0 to 2133.6 m
(3000 to 7000 ft)
8% to 80% noncondensing 27°C (81°F)
Storing 1°C to 60°C
(34°F to 140°F)
0 to 2133.6 m
(0 to 7000 ft)
5% to 80% noncondensing 29°C (84°F)
Shipping -20°C to 60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
0 to 10668 m
(0 to 34991 ft)
5% to 100% condensing, but no precipitation 29°C (84°F)

Environment requirements with redundant ac power

Ensure that your environment falls within the following ranges if you are using redundant ac power.

Environment Temperature Altitude Relative humidity Maximum wet bulb temperature
Operating in lower altitudes 15°C to 32°C
(59°F to 89°F)
0 to 914.4 m
(0 to 3000 ft)
20% to 80% noncondensing 23°C (74°F)
Operating in higher altitudes 15°C to 32°C
(50°F to 88°F)
914.4 to 2133.6 m
(3000 to 7000 ft)
20% to 80% noncondensing 23°C (74°F)
Turned off 10°C to 43°C
(50°F to 110°F)
0 to 2133.6 m
(0 to 7000 ft)
20% to 80% noncondensing 27°C (81°F)
Storing 1°C to 60°C
(34°F to 140°F)
0 to 2133.6 m
(0 to 7000 ft)
5% to 80% noncondensing 29°C (84°F)
Shipping -20°C to 60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
0 to 10668 m
(0 to 34991 ft)
5% to 100% condensing, but no precipitation 29°C (84°F)

Preparing your environment

The following tables list the physical characteristics of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 nodes.

Dimensions and weight

Ensure that space is available in a rack that is capable of supporting the node.

Height Width Depth Maximum weight

43 mm
(1.69 in.)

440 mm
(17.32 in.)

686 mm
(27 in.)

12.7 kg
(28 lb)

Additional space requirements

Ensure that space is also available in the rack for the following additional space requirements around the node.

Location

Additional space
requirements

Reason
Left and right sides

50 mm (2 in.)

Cooling air flow
Back

Minimum:
100 mm (4 in.)

Cable exit

Heat output of each SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 node

The nodes dissipate the following maximum heat output.

Model Heat output per node
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 450 W (1540 Btu per hour)
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 450 W (1540 Btu per hour)
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