Comtech EF Data CRS-200 REDUNDANCY SWITCH - Manual (Page 21)

CRS-200 COMTECH COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
CRS-200 REDUNDANCY SWITCH - OPERATIONS MANUAL PAGE 19
7 INSTALLATION
7.1 UNPACKING
Inspect shipping containers for damage. If shipping containers are damaged, they should be
kept until the contents of the shipment have been carefully inspected and checked for normal
operation.
Remove the packing list from the outside of the shipping carton. Open the carton and
remove the contents, checking the contents against the packing list. Verify completeness of
the shipment and that the unit functions correctly. If damage is evident, contact the carrier
and Comtech immediately and submit a damage report. Be sure to keep all shipping
materials for the carrier's inspection.
If the unit needs to be returned to Comtech Communications, please use the original shipping
container.
7.2 MOUNTING
The CRS-200 will typically be mounted in a rack along with all the modems with which it
is to operate, so it is important to ensure that there is adequate clearance for ventilation. The
limit is four modems, and then a blank 1U panel must be inserted to allow sufficient airflow
around the units. Since the switch itself is relatively passive, no additional clearance is
needed between it and the nearest modems. In rack systems where there is high heat
dissipation, forced air cooling should be provided by top or bottom mounted fans or blowers.
Under no circumstance may the highest internal rack temperature be allowed to exceed
50 C. The CRS-200 has not been designed to have rack slides mounted to the side of the 0
chassis. However, Comtech recommends that some method of support within the rack
should be employed, such as rack shelves, or a rear support bracket. If the user is any doubt,
please consult the factory.
7.3 CONFIGURATION
All of the equipment within the system needs to have the appropriate cables attached, and
then be properly configured. This is covered in the next section – SETUP GUIDE.