8. Assembly, Disassembly
VRack 4U – User's Guide (prelim. version V0.99)
8.4.
Installation in a 19" Industrial Cabinet
Expansion card installation should be performed before installing the VRack 4U system into a
19" industrial cabinet.
Please consider the instructions described in the section 8.3 “Accessing Internal Components”.
Before closing the industrial cabinet, you must connect your peripherals to the corresponding system
ports.
For VRack 4U versions and system configurations, please refer to the corresponding
“VRack 4U Systems - Configuration Guides” on our website
More information and technical data can be found in the corresponding motherboard manual, depending
on the system configuration ordered).
You can download the manual from our web site at
by selecting the product.
In order to setting-up installing / removing the VRack 4U platform into/from a 19" industrial cabinet,
please observe the instructions described in this manual.
Please consider the corresponding safety instruction included in chapter 4 “General Safety Instructions
for IT Equipment”.
The system has to be mounted and installed only by qualified personnel for this area familiar with the
associated dangers.
Ensure there is sufficient air circulation around the device when installing the VRack 4U platform.
The openings for air intake and exhaust on the device must not be obstructed by objects.
Leave at least 5 cm (1.969 ") of free space in front and behind the VRack 4U platform to prevent the
device from possibly overheating.
The VRack 4U platform should be installed into a 19" industrial cabinet by use of slide rails (not
included).
The 19" industrial cabinet must stand firmly in place. You can improve its stability by placing the
components into it from the bottom up. Heavy components should be placed down below.
If further stabilization is necessary, then bolt the 19" industrial cabinet to the floor or anchor it on the
wall.
The voltage feeds must not be overloaded.
Adjust the cabling and the external overcharge protection to correspond with the electrical data indicated
on the type label.
The type label is located on right side of the unit.
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