F5 WANJet 500, Platform Manual

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Installing the WANJet 500 Platform
Platform Guide: WANJet
®
500 2 - 1
Installing the hardware
After you have reviewed the hardware requirements and become familiar
with the WANJet 500, you can install the unit.
This chapter includes detailed instructions on installing and setting up the
WANJet platform. The same instructions appear in a briefer format in the
WANJet 500 Appliance Quick Start Card . If you have already followed the
instructions on the card, and have completed the installation successfully,
you may not need to read this chapter. It describes the same installation
procedure in more detail.
Types of mounts
Two types of mounts are available for the WANJet 500: the standard
front-rack mount that comes with the WANJet 500, and a rail mount that
allows you to slide the unit in and out as needed. The installation of the
WANJet 500 hardware differs depending on which type of mount you
decide to use.
◆ Standard front mount
To install the WANJet 500 platform using the standard front-rack mount
that comes with the hardware, follow the instructions in
To install the
unit into a standard-mount rack , on page 2-2.
◆ Optional rail mount
To install the WANJet 500 platform into a rail mount, first attach the
included rail-mount kit. Then, you can install the unit into the rack. For
details, refer to Appendix A,
Installing the WANJet Appliance Using the
Rail-Mount Kit .
Whichever mount you are using, read the following general
recommendations before installing the WANJet 500.
General recommendations for mounting a unit in a rack
We recommend that all units have 1U of extra space between them when
mounted in a rack to allow for a rack mounting shelf, and to provide
additional air circulation for cooling the unit.
Although not required, the 1U of space between units makes it easier to
remove the unit from the rack in the event that the unit requires service. A
1U space between units also provides additional cable routing options.