Install Mounting Brackets; Mount The Chassis In A Rack - Zhone MXK Hardware Installation Manual

Install the MXK

Install mounting brackets

Mount the chassis in a rack

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MXK Hardware Installation Guide
claims representative. If the original packing materials are unavailable, ship
the equipment in a sturdy carton, wrapping it with shock-absorbing material.
Note: Units are shipped with the rack ears installed and secured to
shipping pallet. When unpacking the unit, remove the bottom two
screws that secure the shipping bracket to the rack ears and replace
them with the correct rack ear screws from the accessory kit.
This section describes how to install mounting brackets on the MXK.
Installing the mounting brackets onto the MXK system
chassis
The MXK mounting brackets are designed for use in a 19-inch or 23-inch
rack. Use the following procedure to install the mounting brackets onto the
system chassis:
1 Carefully place the system chassis right side up and facing forward on a
clean, flat, sturdy work surface.
2
Align the bracket so that the rack mount flange is toward the front,
centered vertically on the chassis and the 4 screw holes in the chassis
align with the 4 screw holes in the bracket.
Note: Use an 8-32 flathead UNC x 0.25 screw when attaching
the brackets to the unit. Using the wrong screw type will result in
a poorly-secured system. These screws are provided in the
installation kit.
3
Secure the two brackets to both sides of the system chassis with the
screws provided in the installation kit. See
Caution: To prevent damage to the system, use only the screws
provided in the installation kit.
This section describes how to mount the MXK chassis in a rack.
Mounting the 8U MXK system chassis in a rack
The system chassis can be mounted in a 19-inch or 23-inch rack that is
connected to an earth ground.
Figure 10 on page 37.