NetBAY Power Distribution Units 167
Note: The illustrations in this documentation might be slightly different from your
hardware.
Tool requirements
You will need the following tools to install the Rack PDU:
•A Phillips screwdriver
•A 10-mm nut driver or 10-mm open-end or box wrench
Installation overview
Use the following general steps to install your Rack PDU:
1. Install one or two devices in your rack cabinet:
•Install devices vertically in your rack cabinet acc ording to “Installing a single
device vertically” on page 157, OR
•Install a single device horizontally in your rack cabinet in 1U of available EIA
mounting space according to “Installing a single device horizontally” on page
169, OR
•Install two devices horizontally in your rack ca binet in 1U of available EIA
mounting space according to “Installing two devices horizontally” on page
171.
2. Connect line cords and cabl es according to “Cabling your PDUs” on page 173.
Installing devices vertically
Use the following procedure to mount the Rack PDU in the side of your rack cabinet:
Note: The mounting holes on the upper and lower side braces in a rack side
compartment must be between 48.6 cm (19.1 in.) and 56.9 cm (22.4 in.) apart. If
your rack cabinet has movable side braces, refer to your rack documen t a tion
for information about relocating your side braces if th ey ar e not alr eady spaced
for this installation.
1. Refer to the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for additional
information.
Note: Removing the rack doors and side panels might make your Rack PDU
installation easier.
2. Install the Rack PDU 3 on the vertical mounting plate 2 with four M3x5
screws 1 that come with this option. Make sure that the coun tersink holes in
the mounting plate are facing away from the device.
Note: Align the Rack PDU to one end or the other of the vertical mounting plate
to leave room for a second device.