Connecting The Isis Equipment; Rack Mounting The File Gateway - Avid Technology ISIS File Gateway Setup And User Manual

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Connecting the ISIS Equipment

This chapter explains how to rackmount and connect the system hardware. To do this, a
system installation check list is provided to help you perform the installation in the correct
order. The installation check list continues past the information in this chapter and points
you to the correct area in this document or the Avid ISIS ReadMe file to continue the
installation.

Rack Mounting the File Gateway

The File Gateway server is designed for 19-inch (483-mm) rack configurations and requires
one EIA rack units (1U), or 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) of rack space. The rail kit installs into
rails that are between 23-inches (584.2-mm) to 31-inches (787.4-mm) inches deep. An
optional rail kit is available for racks that are up to 37 inches deep.
The File Gateway server includes rack mounting slide rails. If instructions are included with
your rail kit, use them instead of the instructions included in this section. The standard rail
configuration is for racks with square mounting holes. Optional brackets are included for
racks with round holes. The rack-mounting kit requires inner slide rails be mounted to the
server and the outer slide rails are mounted to the rack. Once both the inner and outer rails
are in place, slide the server with the inner rails attached into the outer rails. Secure the
server in the front of the rack using the supplied screws so it does not slide forward.
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The File Gateway server is designed to be installed horizontally in a rack. Installing the
File Gateway server on an angle or in a sloped console causes the internal drives to
wear faster than the intended life of the drive.
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To ensure the stability of the rack enclosure, start with heaviest equipment installed at
the bottom of the rack enclosure. Lighter equipment goes towards the middle and top.