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Rack Requirements
The rack must meet the following requirements:
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Heavy-duty steel construction
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EIA standard hole spacing, or a Telco rack with 25 mm spacing
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Width of 19 in. (48.26 cm) or 23 in. (58.42 cm), depth of 24 in. (60.96 cm)
Nortel Networks Rack Recommendation
Nortel Networks recommends using a Physical Telecommunications Environment
(PTE) 2000 rack.
Rack Placement
The rack you plan to install should be in an area that is:
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A dedicated equipment room or closet, wired in accordance with local
electrical codes
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Large enough to allow easy access for service and maintenance
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Free of dust, smoke, and electrostatic discharge
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Properly ventilated
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Well lighted
296-1011-200 Rel. 5.0, Doc. Rev. 08.01
Caution: Nortel Networks does not authorize the use of racks with front
or rear doors or side panels. The operating environment must provide
airflow at 200 cubic feet per minute (CFM) per CVX 1800 chassis at a
temperature range of 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C). The optimal ambient
temperature for reliable CVX 1800 operation is 68° to 77°F (20° to
25°C).
Note: The recommended aisle spacing is 29.5 in. (750 mm).
Metal Fascia Chassis Installation
Mounting the CVX 1800 in a Rack
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