Rack Requirements for a CTP151 Device

Use a two-post rack or a four-post rack. You can mount the device on any two-post or four-post rack that provides bracket holes or hole patterns spaced at 1 U (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm) increments and that meets the size and strength requirements to support the weight.

A U is the standard rack unit defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document number EIA-310–D) published by the Electronics Industry Association (http://www.ecianow.org/standards-practices/standards/).

The rack must meet the strength requirements to support the weight of the chassis.

The holes in the mounting brackets are spaced at 1 U (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm), so that the device can be mounted in any rack that provides holes spaced at that distance.

• Ensure that the rack complies with the standard defined for 19-in. rack as defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document number EIA-310–D) published by the Electronics Industry Association (http://www.ecianow.org/standards-practices/standards/).

• Ensure that the rack rails are spaced widely enough to accommodate the device chassis' external dimensions of 1.72 in. (4.3 cm) height, 17.36 in. (44.1 cm) width, and 12 in. (30.5 cm) depth. The 19-in. rack brackets dimensions are 0.82 in. (2.1 cm) wide, 1.72 in. (4.3 cm) height, and 2.1 in. (5.4 cm) depth. The 23-in. rack brackets dimensions are 3.3 in. (8.4 cm) wide, 1.72 in. (4.3 cm) height, and 8.5 in. (21.6 cm) depth.

• The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the device.

• Ensure that the spacing of rails and adjacent racks allows for the proper clearance around the device and rack.

• Secure the rack to the building structure.

• If earthquakes are a possibility in your geographical area, secure the rack to the floor.

• Secure the rack to the ceiling brackets as well as wall or floor brackets for maximum stability.