X7-4-Install-IG100 Installation Guide
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X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide
Mounting the Device
Mounting Options
You can mount the device in the following locations:
•
As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface, such as a tabletop.
•
In a four-post 19 in. (48.3 cm) EIA rack:
–
Use the 27-31 inch four-post rail rack mount kit (XBR-DCX4S-0120), which contains 27-31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm)
expandable rails.
–
See
Installing the 8U Chassis 27-31-Inch Rail Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-DCX4S-0120)
for instructions.
•
In a four-post 19 in. (48.3 cm) EIA rack using an airflow diversion rack mount kit:
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Use the 8U Chassis Airflow Diversion and Port Side Exhaust rack mount kit to divert airflow so that it fully exhausts
to the port side of the device or is fully drawn from the port side of the device while mounted in a four-post rack. The
XBR-DCX4S-0121 rack kit is designed for rack rail-to-rail depth of 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) depths and the
XBR-DCX4S-0130 kit is designed for 18 to 24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) depths.
–
See
for instructions.
•
In a two-post Telco rack:
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Use the mid-mount rack kit for the X7-4 Director for two-post racks (XBR-X64-0126).
–
See
Installing the 8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-DCX4S-0126 and XBR-X64-0126)
for
instructions.
NOTE
Review the following mounting precautions before mounting the device, and ensure that all
are met.
NOTE
The preceding rack mount kits are supported for these devices on the publication date of this guide. For current
support information, contact your Broadcom representative.
Mounting Precautions
The following precautions specifically apply to mounting the device.
CAUTION
Do not use the port cover tabs to lift the module. They are not designed to support the weight of the module,
which can fall and be damaged.
CAUTION
Make sure the airflow around the front and back of the device is not restricted.
DANGER
Mount the devices you install in a rack as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the bottom and
progressively place lighter devices above.
DANGER
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the chassis and components, never attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power
supply handles. These handles were not designed to support the weight of the chassis.
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