Black Box 18-SLOT RACKMOUNT CHASSIS LMC5002A - Manual

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18-Slot Rackmount Chassis
Installation Guide
LMC5001A — LMC5002A
18-Slot Rackmount Chassis ™ is a modular, SNMP-manageable
media converter chassis designed to be used in conjunction with Black
Box SNMP Manageable Modules (part numbers LMC5006C through
LMC5035C).
18-Slot Rackmount Chassis
come in both AC (LMC5001A) and DC
(LMC5002A) versions and feature one slot for installing a Master
Module
(LMC5003A) and 18 slots for installing any combination of
SNMP Manageable Modules . 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis ships with one
100-240 ±10% VAC (LMC5004AC) or -48 VDC (LMC5005DC) Power
Supply Module
and features an additional slot for a second, redundant
power supply.
18-Slot Rackmount Chassis can be installed either as a managed or
unmanaged device. A managed 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis uses a
Master Module
.
Installing 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis
Before installing any SNMP Manageable Modules and/or Master
Modules
into the 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis, you should first install the
18-Slot Rackmount Chassis itself.
Rackmount Installation Instructions
To install a rackmountable 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis, you will
typically need four #10 screws and four clip nuts. (Hardware may vary
depending on rack type.) The rest of the hardware is supplied with the
unit.
First, mount the RETMA mounting ears to the chassis with the
supplied hardware. Then locate a suitable location in the rack for
installation and secure the clip-nuts onto the mounting rails. Use the
screws to attach the chassis to the rack. Finally, attach the cables
between the chassis and each device that will be interconnected, then
plug the chassis into a reliable, filtered power source.
When installing the chassis in an equipment rack, be sure to observe
the following precautions to prevent electrical or mechanical damage:
Stay within the chassis power rating to prevent overload of
supply circuits or damage to overcurrent protection and supply
wiring.
Maintain reliable earth ground, especially when connecting to
power strip instead of directly to branch circuit.
Protect your chassis from exposure to sunlight and electrical or
magnetic fields.
Ensure that the equipment rack remains stable, even with the
addition of the chassis and its associated cabling.
Tabletop Installation Instructions
Be sure that the unit is placed on a suitable flat surface, leaving some
space at the back of the unit to accommodate cooling. Attach the cables
between the chassis and each device that will be interconnected, then
plug the chassis into a reliable, filtered power source.
Configuring and Installing Modules
Refer to the installation guide shipped with the SNMP Manageable
Module for configuration information. Master Modules come ready to
install.
The process for installing these modules is simple. Remove the blank
bracket covering the slot where you’ll be installing the module. Slide the
module into the chassis, via the cardguides, until the module is seated
securely in the connector. Secure the module to the chassis by tightening
the captive screws.
NOTE: The first slot, located closest to the left-side of the chassis
(front view), is the management slot for the
Master Module. Install
a Master Module only if using SNMP-management capabilities.
Otherwise, this slot must remain empty for the chassis and the
SNMP Manageable Modules to function properly. The 18 slots to
the right of the management slot are for
SNMP Manageable
Modules. Do not install a SNMP Manageable Module in the
management slot or vice versa.
SNMP Manageable Modules may,
however, be installed in any order within the 18 slots.
Figure 1: Installing a SNMP Manageable Module in an 18-Slot Rackmount Chassis
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