RACK MOUNTING (ALL MODELS)
A RAVE unit is 1 RU (1 rack space) high and mounts in any standard
•Use four mounting screws to fasten the front ears of the RAVE unit to the mounting rails of the rack.
•The chassis of a RAVE unit also has mounting ears on its rear corners; if the rack also has rear rails, it’s a good idea to support the RAVE unit in the rear, too. If you have several units stacked in the rack, at least support the bottom one at the rear corners.
•Dress and support any cables that are to attach to the RAVE unit so that their weight doesn’t put an undue strain on their connectors when you attach them.
Be careful when installing the unit in an equipment rack; its cooling vents must not be obstructed. Prendre soin lors de l'installation de l'unité dans un bâti d'équipement; on ne doit pas obstruer les bouches de ventilation.
IV. Connections
ETHERNET CONNECTION (ALL MODELS)
A female modular
•To connect the network cable to the RAVE unit, insert the
place, just like connecting a modular telephone cable to a telephone.
• To disconnect the network cable from the RAVE unit, grasp the connector and squeeze up on the locking tab, then pull it out of the
A 100baseTX network connection requires
Suitable Ethernet cable is readily available at most computer suppliers. To make your own, see the Appendix for connector pinouts.
Connecting to Ethernet
ANALOG AUDIO CONNECTIONS
Analog audio inputs and outputs connect through detachable terminal strip headers on the rear panel of the RAVE unit. These detachable headers allow for
The illustration at right shows how the detachable headers work. To connect a wire to a terminal:
• Strip back the insulation on the wire about ¼ inch (approximately 6.3 mm).
• Loosen the screw above the header terminal, then insert the wire fully.
• Tighten the screw until the wire is firmly anchored. Do not overtighten.
• Use a wire tie to secure the cable to the grip of the header block.
The detachable headers connect to and disconnect from the pins simply by pushing on and pulling off.
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