FXT 5000 Series Installation Guide
The FXT 5000 Series comes with locking rails that allow the node to be pulled forward, partially out of the rack, in
preparation for removal.
To slide the node out to its extended position:
1. Loosen the captive screws at the front of each rail.
2. Slide the node forward until the latches on each side engage, stopping the chassis from moving forward.
To remove the node from the rack completely:
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 above to put the node into the locked extended position.
2. Locate the black plastic latches on the sides of the inner rails, and disengage them.
CAUTION: There is only one set of locks on the rack slides. After these locks are disengaged, the node can
slide off the outer rail and be unsupported. Always fully support the node from the front and back when locks
are disengaged.
Disengage the locks by pushing the long lever up or down, depending on the orientation of the lock. If
standing in front of the rack, the latch on the left side releases by pushing the lever up, and the latch on the
right side releases by pushing the lever down.
3. Make sure that the node is fully supported by two people.
4. Carefully slide the node farther out until the inner rails slide out of the rack. The inner rails extend only
19 inches (48 centimeters), which is about two thirds of the depth of the chassis, so be alert for the rails to
disengage.
4.4 Installing and Removing the Front Bezel
This section provides instructions for installing or removing the FXT 5000 Series’ front bezel (faceplate). Installing
the bezel is optional.
The front bezel hides some indicator lights, including the power status indicator, and it prevents access to the node’s
power button. If you do not plan to power on the node immediately after installation, consider waiting to install the
bezel until after the node is up and running.
To install the front bezel:
1. Position the bezel with the decorative face outward and the latch to the left.
2. Hold the left side of the bezel away from the chassis and insert the two pins on the right side of the bezel into
the holes located on the node’s right side rack mount flange.
3. Press the bezel’s latch to the right to retract the two locking pins on the bezel’s left side.
4. Move the left side of the bezel into position so that the entire faceplate is flush with the node’s front panel.
5. Release the latch so that the two locking pins on the latch engage with the holes in the left side rack mount
flange. If the pins do not engage fully, adjust the bezel’s position. Make sure that it is pressed against the face
of the node chassis.
6. Pull on the bezel to test that it is correctly attached.
7. To ensure the bezel remains securely attached under all conditions, locking the bezel is recommended. Use the
key provided in the accessory kit.
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Chapter 4. Installing an FXT 5000 Series Edge Filer Node in a Rack