Connecting The Netvanta 1131 And The Netvanta Switch - ADTRAN NETVANTA 1131 Quick Start Manual

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The NetVanta 1131 can be mounted on a wall by following these steps:
1. Attach the wallmount brackets so that the portion with the mounting holes is flush with the
bottom of the chassis.
2. Decide on a location for the unit. NetVanta 1131 units are mounted with the front panel
facing left (see Figure
eye-level so that the LEDs are visible.
3. Prepare the mounting surface by attaching a board (typically plywood, 3/4-inch to 1-inch
thick) to a wall stud using #6 to #10 (2.5-inch or greater in length) wood screws.
Important! To avoid damaging the unit when attaching the mounting brackets, use
only the screws supplied with the unit.
4. Have an assistant hold the unit in position as you install two #6 to #10 (1-inch or greater in
length) wood screws through the unit's brackets and into the mounted board (see
5. Proceed to the steps given in
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1. Ensure that all power sources have been removed from the NetVanta 1131 and the
NetVanta switch(es) to be connected.
2. With a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the cover plates from both the NetVanta 1131
RPS/EPS receptacles and the NetVanta switch's RPS/EPS receptacles on the rear panels
of the units. Important! Do not remove the cover plates from the RPS/EPS receptacles
unless you plan to use them.
3. Insert one end of the RPS cable (P/N 1700532F1 sold separately) into a receptacle labeled
RPS1, RPS2, or RPS3 located on the rear panel of the NetVanta 1131. Press the connector
until the pins are fully inserted and the base of the connector is flush with the unit.
Important! Do not use excessive force. If the connector does not insert easily, check to
ensure you are inserting the correct connector into the unit.
4. Insert the connector on the other end of the RPS cable into the receptacle labeled RPS
located on the rear panel of the NetVanta switch. Press the connector until the pins are fully
inserted and the base of the connector is flush with the unit.
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Connecting the NetVanta 1131 and the NetVanta Switch.

Figure 3. Wall Mounting the NetVanta 1131
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