Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation
This section describes the procedures to unpack and mechanically install the VXD-R70 Repeater. A variety
of mounting methods are possible depending on which type of cabinet or rack (if any) has been selected to
house the repeater(s).
2.1
Unpacking Equipment
The following items are packed together in the box:
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VXD-R70 Repeater
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AC Line Cord
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VXD-R70 Repeater Installation Guide (This Booklet)
2.2
Transferring Equipment from Shipping Container to Rack or Cabinet
The repeater is shipped in a box. Upon delivery, the equipment must be removed from the container
and transferred to a rack or cabinet.
NOTE: Customer-supplied cabinets and racks must have mounting rail and hole spacing compat-
ible with EIA Universal 48.3 cm (19 inches) specifications. Cabinets must provide adequate
ventilation (see "Environmental Conditions at Intended Installation Site" on page 4) and
must meet the following minimum criteria:
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41.3 cm (16.25 inches) deep
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48.3 cm (19 inches) wide
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13.4 cm (5.25 inches) high
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Two mounting rails 5 cm (2 inches) from the front of the cabinet with front mounting
holes 5.7 cm (2.25 inches) apart (center to center).
Contact Vertex Standard Technical Support for specific question(s) regarding mounting equipment
in customer-supplied cabinets.
Be sure to observe proper electrostatic discharge precautions if modules
must be removed from the repeater.
Inspect the equipment for damage immediately after unpacking, and
make a report of the extent of any damage to the transportation com-
pany and to Vertex Standard.
Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation
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