Chapter 2 Installing the ProStream 9100
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ProStream 9100 Release 17.5, Rev A
Inserting the IOM Cards and RF Input Card
CAUTION:
Make sure to install the rack rails with the shelf at the top of the rail. If you install the rail upside
down, the rail blocks the device air vents, which can result in overheating the device.
Mounting the Device
Chassis Warnings for Rack Mounting and Servicing
To Mount the Device on a Rack:
1.
Detach the bezel as explained in
Removing and Replacing the Bezel
and expose the mount holes.
2.
Gently slide the device to rest on the rack rails.
3.
Push the device back until the rack-mount holes in the front of the device line up with the rack
posts.
4.
Insert four screws through the mount holes in the front of the device to the corresponding
holes on the rack posts.
5.
Tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
6.
Carefully replace the front bezel of the device.
Rack mount holes
Figure 2–3: Mounting the device
Inserting the IOM Cards and RF Input Card
Usually, ProStream 9100 devices are shipped with the IOM cards installed according to the
hardware configuration required by the customer.
ESD Guidelines
In case you need to install or replace an IOM card, handle it according to the following
instructions to avoid any damage.
To prevent damage caused by ESD, it is recommended that you comply with the following
instructions:
When unpacking an IOM card, keep the card in its anti-static wrapping until you are ready to
install it in the device. Unwrap the card only at an ESD workstation or when grounded.
If for any reason you cannot insert the card, lay it in an anti-static container or packaging.