
Sophos ES1100
Email Appliance
Setup Guide
1. Preparation
2. Rack Installation
3. Appliance Rail Attachment
4. Cabling the Appliance
5. Software/Network Setup
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appliance. Wear a wrist strap with an appropriate ground connection.
safely shut down its software and the fans will stop. Remove the power cord
before servicing the unit.
type of installation or use is not supported.
protection from electrical shock. Use only mats that have been specifically
designed as electrical insulators.
proper airflow, keep the front and back sides of the appliance clear of
grounding-type plug or by using a power outlet that is improperly grounded,
can create a potentially hazardous electrical situation.
1. Preparation
Unpacking the Appliance
Ensure that the ship kit includes two power cords, the correct number of
screws and cage nuts (pictured below), and the 19-inch and telco-style rack
rail assemblies (described below).
Rack screws and cage nuts (19-inch and telco-style)
Both the 19-inch and telco-style rack assemblies consist of:
Setup location
to the rear of the appliance to complete the configuration.
floor loading capacity for the current installation and for future growth.
inches) in the back of the rack to provide access to appliance components
and allow for sufficient airflow.
Rack and Appliance precautions
appliances in a rack, make sure the overall loading for each branch circuit
The telco-style rack assembly consists of:
19-inch and telco-style rack assemblies both include:
brackets have threaded holes for securing the appliance in the rack (as
shown in step 2b).
improved weight distribution and easier access to appliance components.
appliances closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.