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This section describes how to prepare for and physically install a 

Installing the SBC 2000 Chassis in a 4-Post Equipment Rack

The 

Before installing the

To Assemble and Install the 

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Rear Support Brackets

1. In the mounting hardware bag provided with the

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   system, find the rear support brackets (2) and 9-inch extension arms (2).
2. If you are installing the 

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   system into a 30-inch depth rack, attach the extension arms to the support brackets.

3. Attach the support brackets securely to the two rear posts of your equipment rack. Refer to the illustration below for visual details of the assembly:

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   Caption 0 Figure 1 Assemble and Install Rear Support Brackets

   
   

   
   

To Install SBC 2000 in a 4-Post Equipment Rack

1. Attach the 2 rack mounting ears securely to the front corners of the 

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   chassis.
2. Attach the 2 pan handle plates securely to the rear corners of the 

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   chassis.
3. Working with a partner, lift the 

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   chassis and slide it into the equipment rack, making sure to seat each pan handle plate into the support brackets mounted on the rear support posts.

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

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   Caption 0 Figure 1 Install in 4-Post Equipment Rack

   
   

   
   

Installing the SBC 2000 Chassis in a 2-Post Equipment Rack

The

To Install

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in a 2-Post Equipment Rack

1. Attach the 2 rack mounting ears securely to the center mounting points on both sides of the 

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   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).

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   Caption 0 Figure 1 Install in 2-Post Equipment Rack

   
   

   
   

Installing Interface Cards

Under special circumstances for upgrades, a

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Installing Ground Wire, Power Cables and Connect Power

After you have completed the physical installation of the 

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.

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   If your equipment rack provides dual power circuits and your unit is equipped with a dual power supply, make sure to plug each power supply into a separate power circuit.

   
   

   
   

Installing the Cable Management Bracket

In order to provide cable strain relief for cables connected to 

To Install the Cable Management Bracket

1. Place the cable management bracket on top of the pan handle plates.

   Note
   If you have installed the Spacevars 0 series2 chassis in a 2-post configuration, you must install the pan handle plates on the rear corners of the chassis.

   
   

   
   

2. Use the provided cable ties to secure the cable management bracket to the pan handle plates. Refer to the illustration below for visual details of the installation (click to enlarge).
   

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   Caption 0 Figure 1 Install Cable Management Bracket

   
   

   
   

Next Steps

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