OGX-FR Series User Guide (v1.0)
Physical Installation • 17
Physical Installation
If you have questions pertaining to the installation of OGX-FR, please contact us at the numbers listed in the section
“
”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.
For More Information on...
• the technical specifications for the OGX-FR, refer to the chapter “
• installing an openGear card and its rear module in the OGX-FR frame, refer to the user guide for your openGear
card.
Before You Begin
The OGX-FR mounts in the rack frame by means of four rack screws fastened through the front mounting ears.
This should normally be sufficient to carry the load, including the weight of accompanying cables. However, in
certain applications such as mobile truck installations, it may be desirable to also support the rear of the frame. The
optional Rear Support Bars and Brackets are specifically engineered to compensate for extra load stress.
For More Information on...
• installing the brackets, refer to the section “
Installing the Rear Support Bars and Brackets
• the frame dimensions, refer to
Static Discharge
Throughout this chapter, please heed the following cautionary note:
Ventilation and Cooling
Your OGX-FR frame was specially engineered to minimize internal heat buildup and thus improve card reliability.
For More Information on...
• the power dissipation of individual openGear cards, refer to the user guide for your card.
• replacing the cooling fan module, refer to the section “
Ventilation
For applications using less than 40W in a non-ventilated OGX-FR, but where the individual card power
consumption is greater than 8W, the cards should be evenly distributed in the frame. This will prevent the creation
of concentrated heat, or unbalanced heat-rise areas, in the frame.
Cooling Fan Module
The OGX-FR frames come standard with a Cooling Fan Module installed in the frame door. The frame and
PS-OGX can supply up to a maximum of 500W of card power, with 15W per card. Under these ventilated
ESD Susceptibility
— Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor
devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when
synthetic fiber clothing is worn. Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit
boards and related equipment.
Notice
— For reliable performance, it is recommended that the OGX-FR frame door not be opened for
longer than 5 minutes on frames loaded with more than 40W. For some extra high power cards, the door
should not be open for more than 1 minute.
