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
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- In the mounting hardware bag provided with the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"system, find the rear support brackets (2) and 9-inch extension arms (2).
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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:
Assemble and Install Rear Support Brackets
The illustration above shows the rear bracket assembly for a rack with a 30-inch depth. For racks with a 24-inch depth, do not use the 9-inch extension arm and attach each support bracket directly to the rear rack posts.
To Install SBC 2000 in a 4-Post Equipment Rack
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- Working with a partner, lift the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"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.
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).
Install in 4-Post Equipment Rack
Do not block the air vents on either side of the
Installing the SBC 2000 Chassis in a 2-Post Equipment Rack
The
DO NOT mount the
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- Attach the 2 rack mounting ears securely to the center mounting points on both sides of the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"chassis.
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 2-Post Equipment Rack
Installing Interface Cards
Under special circumstances for upgrades, a
You must power down the
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
- Connect a grounding wire to the grounding bolt on the left side of the rear panel, in accordance with System Grounding Requirements.
Connect power cords to the power supply and electrical sockets.
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.
DO NOT INSTALL EITHER RIBBON or TELECOM CABLES. You must complete the Initial Configuration before connecting the
Installing the Cable Management Bracket
In order to provide cable strain relief for cables connected to
To Install the Cable Management Bracket
Place the cable management bracket on top of the pan handle plates.
If you have installed the
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Install Cable Management Bracket
DO NOT INSTALL EITHER RIBBON or TELECOM CABLES. You must complete the Initial Configuration before connecting the
Next Steps
You are now ready to complete the initial configuration of the