Chapter 3: Site Preparations; Site Selection; Platform Mounting - Dell EMC Edge 510 LTE Installation Manual

The Edge 510 LTE platform connects the service provider edge or small-to-medium branch locations.
Use the platform on a desktop or optionally install the platform in a wall or rack.
NOTE: If you optionally install the platform into a rack or cabinet, install the platform first, and then install any additional
components such as cables or optics.
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Site selection

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Platform mounting

• Fans and airflow
• Power connection
• Storing components
Site selection
Ensure that the area where you install your platform meets the following safety requirements:
● Near an adequate power source
● Connected to a properly grounded power outlet
WARNING: Earth the Edge 510 LTE. Connect the Edge 510 LTE to an outlet that is a properly wired, earth-
ground socket outlet.
● Environmental—platform location—continuous temperature range is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
● Operating humidity:
○ 5% to 85% (RH), noncondensing continuously
○ 5% to 90% (RH), noncondensing Short term (< 1% of operational hour per year)
● In a dry, clean, well-ventilated, and temperature-controlled room, away from heat sources such as hot air vents or direct
sunlight
● Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise
For more information about platform storage and environment temperatures, see Specifications.
Platform mounting
The Edge 510 LTE supports the following mounting options:
● Desktop placement using rubber feet
● Wall-mounting using wall mount brackets
● Rack-mounting using the optional rackmount tray
Rack and platform ground
Ensure that you install in the platform in a grounded rack. Ground the rack to the same ground point the power service in your
area uses. The ground path must be permanent.
8 Site preparations
Site preparations
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