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CHAPTER 4: Installation
4. Installation
This chapter describes the functions of the rack chassis, explains installation of
front and rear mDSL Rack Cards into the chassis, and explains how to connect to
the twisted-pair interface and the serial interface.
4.1 The Rack Chassis
The rack chassis (Figure 4-1) has fourteen short-range modem card slots, plus its
own power supply. Measuring only 3.5" high, the rack is designed to occupy only
2U in a 19" rack. Sturdy front handles allow the rack chassis to be extracted and
transported conveniently.
Figure 4-1. The rack chassis.
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The power supply included in the rack uses the same mid-plane architecture as the
modem cards. The front card of the power supply slides in from the front, and the
rear card slides in from the rear. They plug into one another in the middle of the
rack. The front card is then secured by thumbscrews, and the rear card by
conventional metal screws.
WARNING
There are no user-serviceable parts in the power-supply section of the
rack chassis. Voltage-setting changes and fuse replacement should
only be performed by qualified service personnel. Contact Black Box
Technical Support at 724-746-5500 for details.