Black Box ET1000A, ET0010A Rack Mount Installation ET10000A, To install the ET10000A in a rack

Installation

1ET10000A chassis

•Firmware and software is factory-installed on the unit.

2Accessory Kit

•Rack mount kit includes 2 mounting brackets, 16 small black screws, and 4 large silver screws (#10-32)

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(2) Power cables (US)

(1)Shielded null modem cable with an RJ-45 connector at one end and a DB-9 female connector at the opposite end

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(1)6 ft. shielded Category 5 straight through cable (STP) with RJ-45 connector CD containing user documentation and a backup copy of the ETEP software

Rack Mount Installation: ET10000A

The ET10000A can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack using the mounting kit, or simply placed on a rack shelf or solid surface. Before installing the ET10000A in a 19-inch rack, review the rack-mounting guidelines listed in “ETEP Site Preparation” on page 28.

To mount the ET10000A in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, have the following tools and materials available:

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Two mounting brackets, supplied in the Accessory Kit

16 small black screws, and 4 large silver screws (#10-32), supplied in the Accessory Kit #1 Phillips and #2 Phillips screwdrivers (user-supplied)

CAUTION

In order to safely and securely and install the ET10000A in a rack, you must use the mounting rails supplied in the Accessory Kit. Other rails may fail to properly support the weight of the ET10000A.

To install the ET10000A in a rack:

1Place the unit on a solid surface, with the top facing up. Position the mounting brackets on each side of the appliance, oriented as shown in Figure 36.

Figure 36 Mounting bracket orientation

2Attach the mounting brackets to each side of the unit using the small black screws provided in the accessory kit, and a #1 Phillips screwdriver, as shown in Figure 37. Each bracket uses 8 screws.

50 ETEP Installation Guide