SRX4600 Rack and Cabinet Requirements

SRX4600 Firewall Rack Requirements

You can mount the device on four-post racks.

Rack requirements consist of:

Table 1 provides the rack requirements and specifications.

Table 1: Rack Requirements and Specifications
Rack Requirement	Guidelines
Rack type	You can mount the device on a rack that provides bracket holes or hole patterns spaced at 1 U (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm) increments and meets the size and strength requirements to support the weight. A U is the standard rack unit defined by the Electronics Industry Association.
Mounting bracket hole spacing	The holes in the mounting brackets are spaced at 1 U (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm), so that the device can be mounted in any rack that provides holes spaced at that distance.
Rack size and strength	Ensure that the rack complies with the size and strength standards of a 19-in. rack as defined by the Electronics Industry Association. Ensure that the rack rails are spaced widely enough to accommodate the external dimensions of the device chassis. The outer edges of the front-mounting brackets extend the width of the chassis to 19 in. (48.2 cm). Space the front and rear rack rails between 23.5 in (59.7 cm) to 30.25 in (76.8 cm) front-to-back. The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the device. Ensure that the spacing of rails and adjacent racks provides for proper clearance around the device and rack.
Rack connection to building structure	Secure the rack to the building structure. If earthquakes are a possibility in your geographical area, secure the rack to the floor. Secure the rack to the ceiling brackets as well as wall or floor brackets for maximum stability.

You can mount the device in a cabinet that contains a 19-in. rack.

Cabinet Requirement	Guidelines
Cabinet size	The minimum cabinet size is 36 in. (91.4 cm) deep. Large cabinets improve airflow and reduce chances of overheating.
Cabinet clearance	The outer edges of the front mounting brackets extend the width of the chassis to 19 in. (48.2 cm). The minimum total clearance inside the cabinet is 30.7 in. (78 cm) between the inside of the front door and the inside of the rear door.
Cabinet airflow requirements	When you mount the device in a cabinet, ensure that ventilation through the cabinet is sufficient to prevent overheating, as follows: Ensure that there is adequate cool air supply to dissipate the thermal output of the device or devices. Ensure that the hot air exhaust of the chassis exits the cabinet without recirculating into the device. An open cabinet (without a top or doors) that employs hot air exhaust extraction from the top ensures the best airflow through the chassis. If the cabinet contains a top or doors, perforations in these elements assist with removing the hot air exhaust. Install the device in the cabinet in a way that maximizes the open space on the side of the chassis that has the hot air exhaust. Route and secure all cables to minimize the blockage of airflow to and from the chassis. Ensure that the spacing of rails and adjacent cabinets is such that proper clearance exists around the device and cabinet. A cabinet larger than the minimum required provides better airflow and reduces the chance of overheating.

Cabinet Requirement

Guidelines

Cabinet size

The minimum cabinet size is 36 in. (91.4 cm) deep. Large cabinets improve airflow and reduce chances of overheating.

Cabinet clearance

The outer edges of the front mounting brackets extend the width of the chassis to 19 in. (48.2 cm).
The minimum total clearance inside the cabinet is 30.7 in. (78 cm) between the inside of the front door and the inside of the rear door.

Cabinet airflow requirements

When you mount the device in a cabinet, ensure that ventilation through the cabinet is sufficient to prevent overheating, as follows:

Ensure that there is adequate cool air supply to dissipate the thermal output of the device or devices.
Ensure that the hot air exhaust of the chassis exits the cabinet without recirculating into the device. An open cabinet (without a top or doors) that employs hot air exhaust extraction from the top ensures the best airflow through the chassis. If the cabinet contains a top or doors, perforations in these elements assist with removing the hot air exhaust.
Install the device in the cabinet in a way that maximizes the open space on the side of the chassis that has the hot air exhaust.
Route and secure all cables to minimize the blockage of airflow to and from the chassis.
Ensure that the spacing of rails and adjacent cabinets is such that proper clearance exists around the device and cabinet.
A cabinet larger than the minimum required provides better airflow and reduces the chance of overheating.