RuggedCom RUGGEDBACKBONE RX1501 - Manual (Page 19)

RuggedBackbone™ RX1501
Installation Guide
Chapter 3
Installation
Rack Mounting 13
Installation
Section 3.1
Rack Mounting
The RuggedBackbone™ RX1501 mounts to a standard 19" rack. Rack mounting brackets can be installed at the
front or rear of the chassis. Placing the connectors at the rear allows all data and power cabling to be installed
and connected on the same side of the rack.
Remove the black pan head Phillips screws from the front or rear mounting locations. Position the rack mounting
bracket, aligning the holes in the bracket with the screw holes on the chassis. Attach the mounting bracket with
the screws from the chassis. Torque all screws to 10 in-lbs.
For high-vibration or seismically active locations, use rack mounting brackets at all four corners of the chassis.
NOTE
Due to the heat dissipated in the RX1501 chassis, it is recommended that 1 unit of rack space (1U
or 1.75") be left unpopulated and free of equipment above each RX1501 unit to allow for convection
airflow. Although forced airflow is not necessary, any increase in airflow will result in a reduction of
ambient temperature and will improve long-term reliability of all equipment mounted in the rack.
REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET
Figure 31: Side View of Mounting Brackets