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Mounting the Device
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Mounting options............................................................................................................. 25
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Precautions specific to mounting.................................................................................... 25
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Standalone installation ................................................................................................... 26
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Universal four-post rack installation................................................................................ 26
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Universal two-post rack installation................................................................................. 39
Mounting options
You can install the device in several ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface, for example, a table top. Use the rubber feet included with the
shipment to secure the device on the surface. No other equipment is required for desktop installation.
• In a four-post EIA rack: You will need a Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296) to install
devices in EIA racks that are between L-13.7 to 81.28 cm deep (L-5.0 to 32.0 in.), where L is the
chassis depth.
• In a two-post Telco rack: You will need a Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294) to install 1U
and 2U devices in a two-post telecommunications (Telco) rack.
NOTE
Review the Safety Precautions before mounting the device.
Precautions specific to mounting
The following precautions specifically apply to mounting the device.
DANGER
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
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.
CAUTION
Make sure the airflow around the front, sides, and back of the device is not restricted.
CAUTION
Never leave tools inside the chassis.
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Page 22: ...Shipping carton contents 24 Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 48: ...Attaching the rear brackets to the device 50 Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 64: ...Verifying the operation of new transceivers 66 Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 72: ...Running diagnostic tests 74 Hardware Installation Guide...
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