Chapter 3: Preparing the Cabinet for Installation

Two foam inserts are supplied as standard and should be fitted, regardless of cables being passed though, because this ensures the correct air path for cooling.

Keep cable bundle flat where possible when passing through foam blocks.

Figure 3-4. Cable entry box. Rear base shown.

NOTE: Keep cables flat where possible.

Middle side vertical cable management is achieved by fitting a cable tray (not included) to the cabinet depth support members fixed to the front and rear corner posts (see Figure 3-5).

NOTE: Table 3-2 lists cable tray sizes.

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Black Box QuietCab Elite 12U, 24U, and 42U, QCE42U, QCE12U, QCE24U, QCE-VCM-42U, QCE-GK Preparing the Cabinet for Installation

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