SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 environment requirements

Before installing a SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 node, your 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
Attention:
  • If the uninterruptible power supply is cascaded from another uninterruptible power supply, the source uninterruptible power supply must have at least three times the capacity per phase and the total harmonic distortion must be less than 5%.
  • The uninterruptible power supply also must have input voltage capture that has a slew rate of no more than 3 Hz per second.

Power requirements for each node

Ensure that your environment meets the following power requirements.

The power capacity that is required depends on the node type and which optional features are installed.

Components Power requirements
SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 node and 2145 UPS-1U power supply 200 W
Notes:
  • SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 nodes will not connect to all revisions of the 2145 UPS-1U power supply unit. The SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 nodes require the 2145 UPS-1U power supply unit part number 31P1318. This unit has two power outlets that are accessible. Earlier revisions of the 2145 UPS-1U power supply unit have only one power outlet that is accessible and are not suitable.
  • For each redundant ac-power switch, add 20 W to the power requirements.

  • For each high-speed SAS adapter with one to four solid-state drives (SSDs), add 50 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 m
(0 to 2998 ft)
8% to 80% noncondensing 23°C (73°F)
Operating in higher altitudes 10°C to 32°C
(50°F to 90°F)
914 to 2133 m
(2998 to 6988 ft)
8% to 80% noncondensing 23°C (73°F)
Turned off 10°C to 43°C
(50°F to 110°F)
0 to 2133 m
(0 to 6988 ft)
8% to 80% noncondensing 27°C (81°F)
Storing 1°C to 60°C
(34°F to 140°F)
0 to 2133 m
(0 to 6988 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 90°F)
0 to 914 m
(0 to 2998 ft)
20% to 80% noncondensing 23°C (73°F)
Operating in higher altitudes 15°C to 32°C
(59°F to 90°F)
914 to 2133 m
(2998 to 6988 ft)
20% to 80% noncondensing 23°C (73°F)
Turned off 10°C to 43°C
(50°F to 110°F)
0 to 2133m
(0 to 6988 ft)
20% to 80% noncondensing 27°C (81°F)
Storing 1°C to 60°C
(34°F to 140°F)
0 to 2133 m
(0 to 6988 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-CF8 node.

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-CF8 node

The node dissipates the following maximum heat output.

Model Heat output per node
SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 160 W (546 Btu per hour)
SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 and up to four optional solid-state drives (SSDs) 210 W (717 Btu per hour)
Maximum heat output of 2145 UPS-1U during typical operation: 10 W (34 Btu per hour)
Maximum heat output of 2145 UPS-1U during battery operation: 100 W (341 Btu per hour)
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