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Installing the BCM1000 in a rack

The BCM1000 fits into a standard 19-inch equipment rack. You can install the base unit in the same rack as your other networking and telecommunications equipment.

Caution: When installing the BCM1000 in a rack, do not stack units directly on top of one another in the rack.

Fasten each unit to the rack with the appropriate mounting brackets. Mounting brackets cannot support multiple units.

Refer to “Environment checklist” on page 67 for acceptable environmental conditions before selecting a location for the BCM1000.

Attaching the rack mounting brackets

Follow these steps to attach the rack mounting brackets to the base unit:

1Place the BCM1000 on a table.

2Align the screw holes between the base unit and the right rack mounting bracket.

3Fasten the bracket to the base unit using the four supplied screws.

Caution: Only use the screws supplied with the rack mounting bracket. Do not replace screws. Other screws can damage the BCM1000.

4Align the screw holes between the base unit and the left rack mounting bracket.

5Fasten the bracket to the base unit using the four supplied screws. Refer to Figure 28.

Figure 28 Attaching the rack mounting bracket to the BCM1000

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