RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX) 1800 Hardware Guide
Installation Precautions
When handling electronic components, standard anti-static precautions must be observed:
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Wear a grounding strap
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Keep components in anti-static bags, when not installed in the RealPresence Collaboration Server
1800.
The following precautions should be followed with regards to installation of the RealPresence Collaboration
Server 1800:
● Use a regulating uninterruptable power supply (UPS) to protect the RealPresence Collaboration
Server 1800 from power surges and voltage spikes, to keep your MCU operating in case of a power
failure.
● Place the RealPresence Collaboration Server 1800 on a hard, flat surface such as a desktop or
mount it on 19" rack.
● The airflow of the RealPresence Collaboration Server 1800 is from front to back. Be sure that the
areas in the front and rear side of the system are clear for proper ventilation.
Sealed System! The RealPresence Collaboration Server 1800 is a sealed system, breaking the seal
and opening the chassis VOIDS the WARRANTY!
Install the RealPresence Collaboration Server 1800
The following procedures have to be performed to install the RealPresence Collaboration Server 1800 in
your site:
● Unpacking the system
● Installing the system in a rack or as a standalone system
● Connecting the system to the power source
● Connecting the network (LAN and IP) cables to the system
To unpack and lift the RealPresence Collaboration Server 1800:
1 When you receive the RealPresence Collaboration Server 1800 packing case, inspect the
equipment for damage and verify that the components match the packing slip.
2 Open the top cover of the packing case.
Boxes are placed on the top Stratocell® and contain power cables, 2 ethernet cables, USB key and
documentation.
Write down the system's serial number that is on a sticker on the back of the unit. It will be needed for
product registration later in the process.
Make sure that boxes contain all the required parts.
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