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Connecting the Equipment
This chapter explains how to rack mount and connect the system hardware.
Rack Mounting Guidelines and Requirements
Avid recommends installing the Avid NEXIS hardware in a rack, using the following guidelines:
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If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack
environment might be greater than room ambient. Make sure the rack environment is compatible
with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
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Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
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Make sure your rack enclosure is stable enough to prevent tipping over if using extending sliding
rails.
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Follow the equipment nameplate ratings to avoid overloading the circuits.
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Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment, especially regarding supply
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, power strips).
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Avid airflow is from the front of the enclosure to the rear. Make sure nothing blocks airflow to
the front panel surface and the rear.
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For normal operation, maintain approximately 2 feet (0.6 meters) of open space in front of and
behind the rack. This allows free access to the components in the rack for operating changes or
adjustments. For service, maintain approximately 3 feet (1 meter) of open space in front of the
rack and 2 feet (0.6 meters) of open space behind the rack. This allows for the removal of any
component that needs to be replaced.
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Allow at least 0.5 in (1.3 cm) clearance on top of the enclosure for cover removal.
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To ensure the stability of the rack enclosure, install the heaviest equipment in the lower sections
of the rack enclosure. Install lighter equipment in the middle and upper sections.
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For information about power specification and dimensions see
“Specifications and Notices” on
page 64
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Mounting the Engine or System Director Appliance
The Avid NEXIS Engines are designed for 19-inch (483-mm) rack configurations and need the
following amounts of space in the rack:
Avid NEXIS Model
Rack Units
Needed
Avid NEXIS | E2, Avid NEXIS | E2 SSD, Avid NEXIS | PRO, System Director
Appliance
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