Gigamon GigaVUE-HC3, Hardware Installation Manual

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Assembling the GigaVUE-HC3 Node 51
Rack-Mounting the GigaVUE-HC3 Chassis
This section describes how to rack-mount the GigaVUE-HC3 chassis in a standard
3RU rack space using the rack mount slide hardware included with the chassis. You
can install the GigaVUE-HC3 chassis in two-post or four-post racks with a minimum
depth of 16in.
Safety Precautions
Before you get started rack-mounting the GigaVUE-HC3 chassis, make sure you have
read the following safety precautions:
• There are a wide variety of racks available on the market. Make sure you consult
the instructions provided by your rack vendor for detailed mounting instructions
before installing the GigaVUE-HC3 chassis.
• Make sure you install any stabilizers provided for the rack before installing the
chassis. Unsecured racks can tip over and cause injury or death.
• Make sure you install devices in the rack from the bottom up with the heaviest
devices at the bottom.
• Make sure you provide adequate ventilation to the nodes installed in the rack.
Rack-Mounting Procedure
Use the following procedure to rack-mount the GigaVUE-HC3 chassis:
1.
Determine whether you need to center-mount the HC3 chassis in the rack.
Front-mounted nodes sit flush with the front of the rack while center-mounted
nodes will extend in front of it. However, it is not recommended to flush-mount the
GigaVUE-HC3. GigaVUE-HC3 will partially extend in front of the rack when
properly mounted in a four post rack. For two post racks, center mount the chassis.
2.
Make sure you have not installed any modules in the chassis yet. Gigamon
recommends rack-mounting the GigaVUE-HC3 chassis before installing these
items to make it easier to handle during the installation.
3.
Select a suitable location for the rack that will hold the GigaVUE-HC3 chassis.
Choose a location that is clean, dust free, and well-ventilated. You will need access
to grounded power sources. Avoid areas where heat, electrical wire, and
electromagnetic fields are generated.
Plan for enough clearance in front of a rack so you can access the modules easily
(approximately 25in) and enough clearance in the back of the rack to allow
sufficient airflow and installation of the rear components such as power supply
modules. Also, if you plan to install the optional cable management assembly, allow
another 3.5in of clearance at the front of the node.
4.
Follow the instruction included with the slide to properly assembly the slide. The
assembly for mounting in a four post rack differs from the assembly for center
mounting in a two post rack.