This section describes how to prepare for and physically install a Ribbon SBC 1000 system.

Installing the Ribbon SBC 1000 Chassis in an Equipment Rack

The Ribbon SBC 1000 chassis can be installed in a standard 19-inch, 2-post or 4-post equipment rack by attaching the rack mounting ears to the front attachment points on both sides of the chassis.

To Install Ribbon SBC 1000 in a 2-Post or 4-Post Equipment Rack

  1. Attach the 2 rack mounting ears securely to the front mounting points on both sides of the Ribbon SBC 1000 chassis.

  2. Attach the 2 rack mounting ears securely to the mounting posts of the equipment rack. Refer to the illustration below for visual details of the installation (click to enlarge).

    Install in Equipment Rack

Installing Ground Wire, Power Cables and Connect Power

After you have completed the physical installation of the Ribbon SBC 1000 chassis, connect the grounding wire and power cables

To Install the Grounding Wire and Power Cables 

  1. Connect a grounding wire to the grounding bolt on the left side of the rear panel, in accordance with System Grounding Requirements.

  2. Connect power cords to the power supply and electrical sockets.


DO NOT INSTALL EITHER Ribbon or TELECOM CABLES. You must complete the Initial Configuration before connecting the Ribbon SBC 1000 system to your network.

Next Steps

You have completed this procedure. If you were directed to this procedure from a high-level procedure, return to that procedure.