Avid Technology AirSpeed series, Installation And User Manual

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2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System
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To position the AirSpeed Multi Stream in the rack enclosure and attach the rack-nut
clips:
1. Select a position in the rack where you can mount the AirSpeed Multi Stream at eye
level (or lower). The AirSpeed Multi Stream needs to be positioned at the proper
baseline position (see the preceding figure).
2. Slide the rack-nut clips over the holes where the AirSpeed Multi Stream brackets and
front panel will secure to the rack enclosure; see the following figure.
Securing the AirSpeed Multi Stream Chassis in the Rack
All Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream rack-mount components are supplied with rear mount rack
supports (brackets). You should follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions supplied
with each component to correctly attach the rails or brackets to the rack enclosure.
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Where necessary, this guide supplies specific rack-mount bracket installation instructions.
These instructions supersede the manufacturer’s instructions.
You should have someone helping you lift the AirSpeed Multi Stream while you are
positioning it into the rack.
Rack enclosure
mounting rail
Rack-nut clip slid
over hole
Use your own rack hardware if
your rack has threaded holes or
unique fasteners