Hardware Installation And Setup; Installing The Rmx 1500; Mounting The Rmx 1500 In A Rack - Polycom RMX 1500 Getting Started Manual

Chapter 2-First Time Installation and Configuration

Hardware Installation and Setup

Installing the RMX 1500

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In a well ventilated area, mount the RMX 1500/RMX 2000 unit in a
19" rack. The RMX 4000 unit can be mounted in a 19" or 23" rack. It is
important to adhere to the Site Requirements as described in the
RMX 1500/2000/4000 Hardware Guides, "Site Requirements" on page 1-3.
To maximize conferencing performance, especially in high bit rate call
environments, a 1Gb connection is recommended for all RMX types.
For detailed instructions, precautions and requirements for installing the
RMX 1500 refer to the Polycom RMX 1500 Hardware Guide.
The following procedures have to be performed to install the RMX 1500 in
your site:
• Installing the RMX in a rack or as a standalone
• Connecting the RMX 1500 to the power source
• Connecting the network (LAN and ISDN) cables to the RMX.

Mounting the RMX 1500 in a Rack

There are two methods for installing the RMX in a 19" rack:
• Using the chassis runners on the RMX 1500
— Install the chassis runners provided by Polycom in the rack using
the screws supplied by the rack manufacturer; two screws per
chassis runner.