Black Box LMC5002A, LMC5001A installation instructions Installing 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis

18-Slot Rackmount Chassis

Installation Guide

LMC5001A — LMC5002A

18-Slot Rackmount Chassis™ is a modular, SNMP-manageable media converter chassis designed to be used in conjunction with Black Box SNMP Manageable Modules (part numbers LMC5006C through LMC5035C).

18-Slot Rackmount Chassis come in both AC (LMC5001A) and DC (LMC5002A) versions and feature one slot for installing a Master Module (LMC5003A) and 18 slots for installing any combination of SNMP Manageable Modules. 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis ships with one 100-240 ±10% VAC (LMC5004AC) or -48 VDC (LMC5005DC) Power Supply Module and features an additional slot for a second, redundant power supply.

18-Slot Rackmount Chassis can be installed either as a managed or unmanaged device. A managed 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis uses a

Master Module.

Installing 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis

Before installing any SNMP Manageable Modules and/or Master Modules into the 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis, you should first install the 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis itself.

Rackmount Installation Instructions

To install a rackmountable 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis, you will typically need four #10 screws and four clip nuts. (Hardware may vary depending on rack type.) The rest of the hardware is supplied with the unit.

First, mount the RETMA mounting ears to the chassis with the supplied hardware. Then locate a suitable location in the rack for installation and secure the clip-nuts onto the mounting rails. Use the screws to attach the chassis to the rack. Finally, attach the cables between the chassis and each device that will be interconnected, then plug the chassis into a reliable, filtered power source.

When installing the chassis in an equipment rack, be sure to observe the following precautions to prevent electrical or mechanical damage:

￿Stay within the chassis power rating to prevent overload of supply circuits or damage to overcurrent protection and supply wiring.

￿Maintain reliable earth ground, especially when connecting to

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power strip instead of directly to branch circuit.

￿Protect your chassis from exposure to sunlight and electrical or magnetic fields.

￿Ensure that the equipment rack remains stable, even with the addition of the chassis and its associated cabling.

Tabletop Installation Instructions

Be sure that the unit is placed on a suitable flat surface, leaving some space at the back of the unit to accommodate cooling. Attach the cables between the chassis and each device that will be interconnected, then plug the chassis into a reliable, filtered power source.

Configuring and Installing Modules

Refer to the installation guide shipped with the SNMP Manageable Module for configuration information. Master Modules come ready to install.

The process for installing these modules is simple. Remove the blank bracket covering the slot where you’ll be installing the module. Slide the module into the chassis, via the cardguides, until the module is seated securely in the connector. Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the captive screws.

NOTE: The first slot, located closest to the left-side of the chassis (front view), is the management slot for the Master Module. Install a Master Module only if using SNMP-management capabilities.

Otherwise, this slot must remain empty for the chassis and the SNMP Manageable Modules to function properly. The 18 slots to the right of the management slot are for SNMP Manageable Modules. Do not install a SNMP Manageable Module in the management slot or vice versa. SNMP Manageable Modules may,

however, be installed in any order within the 18 slots.

Figure 1: Installing a SNMP Manageable Module in an 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis

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