Installation 2-7
IPX 8 Cabinet Installation
IPX 8 Cabinet Installation
The IPX 8 cabinet can be mounted either in an equipment rack or left free-standing. It is
self-contained and small enough to stand on a flat support such as a table or bench. For
rack-mounting the IPX 8, the appropriate, optional rack-mounting kit should be ordered to obtain
the appropriate mechanical mounting hardware. The paragraphs that follow describe the common
mounting procedures.
Free-Standing Installation
For free-standing installation, move the IPX 8 cabinet into position. It rests on four fixed position
rubber feet.
Installation in a Rack
If an IPX 8 is ordered with the rack mounting hardware, it comes with two rack-mounting rails
strapped to the top packing plate. To install the IPX 8 in a rack by using these rails, refer to
Figure 2-8 and proceed as follows:
Step 1
Remove the rack mounting rails from the packaging along with the package of mounting
hardware.
Step 2
Locate the tapped holes on the side of the IPX 8 cabinet. One set of holes is for
front-mounting of the cabinet, the other set is used for center-mounting.
Step 3
Attach the rails to the cabinet by using the #10-32 machine screws.
Step 4
Identify the locator studs provided with the kit (threaded on one end, smooth on the other
end).
Step 5
Secure locator studs into the rack holes that correspond to the top holes in the rack
mounting rails.
Step 6
Lift the IPX 8 and temporarily hang it from the locator studs.
Step 7
Screw in the rack mounting screws then remove the locator studs.
