ZDX
Series
Modem
Racks
User’s
Guide
5
Chapter 2 – Installing Modems in the
Rack
Before
You
Begin
The
MultiModemZDX
modems
are
shipped
with
the
DTR
signal
controlled
by
the
interface
and
the
modem’s
Command
mode
enabled.
With
rack
‐
mount
modems,
it
is
assumed:
●
Modems
are
in
a
central
site
computer
environment,
with
the
modems
connected
to
a
mini
or
mainframe
computer.
●
The
main
purpose
of
the
modems
is
to
automatically
answer
incoming
calls
from
remote
users.
Disable
command
mode
unless
you
want
to
give
the
modem
commands.
Leaving
Command
mode
enabled
offers
the
possibility
of
a
user
calling
into
the
modem
and
reconfiguring
it,
or
causing
it
to
dial
out.
Refer
to
the
appropriate
modem
owner’s
manual
to
configure
the
modem
for
your
application.
Safety
Recommendations
Observe
the
following
safety
recommendations
when
installing
a
Multi
‐
Tech
ZDX
Rack.
●
Never
install
telephone
wiring
during
a
lighting
storm.
●
Never
install
telephone
jacks
in
wet
locations
unless
the
jack
is
specifically
designed
for
wet
locations.
●
Never
touch
insulated
telephone
wires
or
terminals
unless
the
telephone
line
has
been
disconnected
at
the
network
interface.
●
Use
caution
when
installing
or
modifying
telephone
lines.
●
Avoid
using
a
telephone
(other
than
a
cordless
type)
during
an
electrical
storm.
There
may
be
a
remote
risk
of
electrical
shock
from
lighting.
●
Do
not
use
the
telephone
to
report
a
gas
leak
in
the
vicinity
of
the
leak.
●
This
product
is
for
use
only
with
listed
computers,
or
equivalent.
Installing
the
Rack
and
Modems
To
install
the
ZDX
rack,
with
up
to
12
ZDX
modems
in
the
rack.
1.
Unpack
the
rack
and
check
all
items
against
the
shipping
list
to
ensure
that
you
have
received
the
correct
items.
Rack
components
include:
●
Rack
●
Power
cord
●
Owner's
manual
2.
Inspect
the
rack
for
visible
shipping
damage.
●
If
you
see
damage,
do
not
power
‐
on
the
rack.
Contact
Multi
‐
Tech's
Technical
Support
for
advice.
●
If
you
do
not
see
damage,
mount
the
rack
in
a
standard
19
‐
inch
wide
rack
enclosure.
3.
Open
the
rack
front
door.
4.
Unpack
the
ZDX
modems
that
you
want
to
install
in
the
rack.
Note:
Due
to
height
clearance
do
not
attach
the
plastic
feet
to
the
modem.