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5 INSTALLING THE PANEL
5.1 Determining Rack Size and Mounting Hardware
The Propel Panel is shipped with mounting brackets suitable for mounting on a 19-inch equipment
rack or cabinet.
Accessory kits are available mounting on a 23-inch or ETSI rack.Whatever the type of rack being
used, four recess options are available for positioning the mounting brackets.
The mounting brackets shown in illustrations are those used for 19-inch rack mounting. Refer to the
following sections for more information.
5.2 Installing Kits for Alternative Rack Sizes (Not 19-Inch)
5.2.1
23-Inch Rack (584mm) Mount Kit
To mount the panel on a 23-inch (584mm) rack
,
use the G2-23BRKT accessory kit (one kit per RU,
available separately) and install two conversion brackets to pre-installed mounting brackets, using
the four #10-32 x 3/8-inch conversion screws included in accessory kit.
Use one conversion bracket and two screws per side. Mount the panel to rack using four #12-24 x
1/2-inch screws (provided as part of basic panel).
5.2.2
ETSI Rack Mount Kit
To mount the panel on an ETSI rack
,
use the G2-23BRKT accessory kit (available separately) and
install one conversion bracket to either of the pre-installed mounting brackets, using two of four
#10-32 x 3/8-inch conversion screws included in accessory kit.
The panel will not be centered when mounted in rack.
Mount the panel to rack using four M6 x 12mm screws (provided as part of basic panel).
5.3 Panel Recess Options
The Propel Panel is shipped with the mounting brackets in a 3-inch offset position for front of rack
mounting.
The mounting brackets can be relocated to 3.5-inch or 6-inch offset positions for front of rack
mounting, or to a 9-inch offset position for rear of rack mounting.
Note:
The mounting brackets are stamped with the letter “1” at key locations to assist in
orienting the mounting brackets in the following procedures.
