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N-Platform Hardware Installation and Safety Guide
To install your IPS you must do the following:
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Determine total rack space
Provides rack space information for your IPS device.
Before you install the chassis, determine the total rack space that is required to install your
system. The required rack space will increase if you plan to install multiple systems. The
TippingPoint 2500N/5100N/6100N fits in either a 19-inch or a 23-inch wide rack.
Attach the device to the rack
Describes how to load the device onto the rack.
The IPS ships with a slide rail kit to mount the device to the rack. Slide rail kits are also available for order
from TippingPoint. Refer to the instructions in the slide rail kit for information about installing the slide
rails.
If you are bolting the IPS to the rack, follow these guidelines.
Warning!
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special
precautions to ensure that the system remains stable.
• If the rack comes with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in
the rack.
• If the rack is partially filled, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the
bottom of the rack.
• If you plan to expand your system to include additional TippingPoint systems in the future, allow space
in the rack for additions. During the initial installation, keep in mind the weight distribution and stability
of the rack.
Connect the power supply
After you have bolted the IPS to the rack, attach the power supply AC connections.
To turn the power on, use the power switch located on the front panel of the device.
The IPS comes with a power cord retention bracket and a cable management assembly. For instructions on
installing these accessories, refer to
Installing the power cord retention bracket
on page 42.
