Avocent Rack Mount Kit Quick Installation Manual Download Page 1

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The following instructions will help you 
install your rack mount kit.
Should you require further assistance, 
please contact Avocent Technical Support. 

RACK MOUNT SAFETY 
CONSIDERATIONS

If mounting this product in an equipment 
rack, the following considerations shall 
apply for safe installation and use of this 
product.

Elevated Ambient Temperature:

 If 

installed in a closed rack assembly, 
the operation temperature of the rack 
environment may be greater than room 
ambient. Use care not to exceed the 
rated maximum operating temperature 
for this product. The rated maximum 
operating temperature is specified in the 
technical specifications section in the 
complete user’s manual for this product. 

Reduced Air Flow:

 Installation of the 

equipment in a rack should be such 
that the amount of airflow required for 
safe operation of the equipment is not 
compromised.

Mechanical Loading:

 Mounting of 

the equipment in the rack should be 
such that a hazardous condition is not 
achieved due to uneven mechanical 
loading.

Circuit Overloading:

 Consideration 

should be given to the connection of 
the equipment to the supply circuit and 
the effect that overloading of circuits 
might have on overcurrent protection 
and supply wiring. Consider equipment 
nameplate ratings for maximum current.

Reliable Earthing:

 Reliable earthing 

of rack mounted equipment should be 
maintained. Pay particular attention to 
supply connections other than direct 
connections to the branch circuit (for 
example, use of power strips).

Overview

The HMX extender system rack mount 
kit allows A/V professionals to mount 
one or two HMX transmitters safely 
and securely in the rack. For more 
information on the HMX extender system, 
refer to the HMX Extender System 
Installer/User Guide.

1

Attaching the transmitter

For a single installation, attach the front 
of the HMX transmitter to the back of 
the rack mount shelf. The holes in the 
front plate of the transmitter will snap 
onto the pegs at the rear of the rack 

mount shelf. For a dual installation, 
attach the second transmitter to the 
other side of the rack mount shelf by 
snapping it into place.

2

Securing the power supply

Attach the included VELCRO® strips to 
the rack mount shelf and the bottom of 
the transmitter’s power supply. Attach 
the power supply to the shelf.

3

Attaching cables to the 

transmitter

Plug the power supply’s DC connector 
into the transmitter’s power connection. 
Attach the peripheral connector cable 
to the transmitter and tighten the 
screws firmly for a good connection. 
Plug in the CAT 5 network cable. For a 
dual installation, repeat these steps with 
the second transmitter. 

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

 

HMX Extender System

 

Rack Mount Kit

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