Oracle Acme Packet 4500, Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

Page: 41 / 114

SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Acme Packet 4500 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 35
Mounting
Guidelines
When preparing to install the Acme Packet 4500, follow these mounting guidelines:
• Leave enough clearance (approximately 8” (20 cm)) in front of the equipment
rack to allow access to the console connector, reset button, graphic display
buttons, and physical interface card slots.
•
Leave enough clearance (approximately 4” (10 cm)) in the rear of the equipment
rack to allow for sufficient airflow and for ease in cabling and/or servicing the
rear panel.
• Do not block the air inlets or the fan module, or obstruct airflow to the system
in any way.
• Position equipment to allow for serviceability. This will aid in chassis removal
and prevent the need to remove or loosen other equipment in the rack.
• Remember that the Ethernet interfaces are limited to 328 feet/100 meters as
defined by the FAST Ethernet standard, IEEE 802.3.
• Use the contents of the Slide Extender Kit for cabinet-style, 4-post equipment
racks that range in depth from 28” - 32”.
Other Safety
Guidelines
When preparing to install your Acme Packet 4500:
• Review the precautions detailed in the Safety chapter of this guide before
beginning installation.
• Ensure that the equipment rack is securely bolted to the floor, and that the
equipment rack and components are properly grounded.
• For AC power installations, use a regulating UPS to protect the Acme Packet
4500 from power surges, voltage spikes, and power failures.
For AC power installations, ensure that your UPS can supply power for enough time
to save your system data and shut down the system gracefully.
Mounting Installation
Overview
This section explains how to unpack and install your Acme Packet 4500 in a
telecommunications or server equipment rack. The Acme Packet 4500 standard
mounting hardware is used for installation in a 19” 4-post, cabinet-style equipment
rack. Mounting hardware for a 23” equipment rack is available by special order.
Mounting Options The Acme Packet 4500 ships with hardware for mounting in 4-post tapped-hole
equipment rack or square-hole equipment rack. The Acme Packet 4500 also ships
with hardware for mounting in a 2-post center-mount equipment rack. This section
explains the procedures for each mounting option.
Caution Failure to follow the instructions outlined in this section might
compromise the proper functioning of the Acme Packet 4500.
To prevent personal injury, it is recommended that two people
lift and install the chassis into the equipment rack.