TECP-91-005 • Issue 5 • October 2017
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Admonishments
Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible
hazards to persons or equipment. The admonishments — in the form of Dangers,
Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times.
General Safety Precautions
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1
General Description
The SYSTIMAX Enhanced High Density (EHD) Panel is a pre-terminated fiber optic
connector panel intended for use in large data centers in a direct connect or
interconnect environment. The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel mounts in a 19-inch (48.26 cm)
equipment rack with a 3-inch or 5-inch channel. In each 1RU of rack space, a fully
loaded panel provides 144 LC terminations using duplex LC adapters.
The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel is designed for ease of installation and access. It is
available with either left- or right-side cable entry. The panel features sliding blades
(three per 1RU of rack space), providing full access to adapters and connectors. Each
blade can accommodate four adapter packs. The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel is available
with either a black or sky white baked enamel exterior.
1.2
Major Components
shows the main components of the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel. They are as
follows:
Danger:
Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe
personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Caution: When mounting equipment in the rack make sure mechanical loading is even
to avoid a hazardous condition, such as loading heavy equipment in the rack unevenly.
The rack should safely support the combined weight of all equipment it supports.
Caution: This equipment is to be installed only in Restricted Access Areas (dedicated
equipment rooms, equipment closets, etc.) in accordance with Articles 110-16, 110-17,
and 110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
