AMX Octaire Rack Installation & System Setup, Required items for rack installation

Installation & Setup

Rack Installation & System Setup

Octaire Distribution Matrix enclosures fit in a standard EIA 19 in. (48.26 cm) rack (rack ears are provided).

Important: The system requires at least one empty rack unit above and below the enclosure to allow adequate airflow; three empty rack units are recommended.

Required items for rack installation:

Enclosure(s)

Rack ears

Standard EIA 19 in. (48.26 cm) rack

Screwdriver

Screws that fit your rack for mounting the enclosure(s)

Power cords (2 per enclosure)

Link cables (provided with multi-enclosure systems)

Surge-protectors – recommended

Optional items for rack installation

PC or laptop computer with a null modem cable (for communication with the Octaire via the RS-232 serial port on the primary enclosure)

Installation Recommendations

Write the serial number for each enclosure (located on the rear next to the power receptacles) in an easily accessible location before installing the Octaire in a rack.

Use earth-grounded power cords / system with the Octaire.

Attach all power cords (see FIG. 19 on page 27) to surge protector(s) and/or AC line conditioner(s).

Apply power to the Octaire enclosure(s) before applying power to its source and destination devices.

Installation Procedure

A flow chart showing the installation sequence is in FIG. 7. The procedure, which follows on page 18, provides general steps with references to detailed information found in later sections of the manual.

FIG. 7 Installation procedure

Caution: To prevent overheating and airflow restriction, avoid placing high heat-producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure. The system requires a minimum of one empty rack unit above and below (three empty rack units are recommended). Verify that the openings on the sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow.

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