AWAN 3883/4/5 Access Server Installation and Support Guide

Installing the AWAN Access Server
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Site Planning and Preparation
Site Planning and Preparation
Before you install your AWAN access server, you should select an acceptable physical
location for the unit. When selecting an installation site, consider the following:
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Determine whether your AWAN access server will be shelf or rack mounted. Refer
to Mounting an AWAN Access Server for more information.
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Locate your AWAN access server within the distance limits established for the
different types of Ethernet cabling. Refer to Cables and Adapters on page 2-3 for
more information.
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Provide ventilation for the unit chassis with clean, dry, dust-free air to maintain
acceptable operating temperatures without damaging circuit components.
Environmental, temperature, and humidity specifications are provided in Table 2-4
on page 2-5.
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Provide AC power to the AWAN access server.
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Allow enough room behind the AWAN access server to permit the connection and
disconnection of cables.
Unpacking an AWAN Access Server
When you receive your AWAN access server, remove it from its packaging and inspect
all materials, comparing the items listed on your packing slip with the contents of the
package. Report any deficiencies or defects to your Compaq support representative.
If the AWAN access server will not be installed immediately, store it in its original
packaging. Shipping carton and inserts should be retained in the event that the AWAN
access server must be shipped.
Mounting an AWAN Access Server
All AWAN access server models can be shelf-mounted. Models 3884, 3884R, 3885, and
3885R are also rack-mountable.
Shelf Mounting
The AWAN access server rests on four rubber feet for shelf mounting. You may mount
an AWAN access server so that either the front or rear panel is exposed.
If you are stacking the unit with another manufacturer’s device, be sure to check the
ventilation and service accessibility requirements of the other manufacturer’s device.
You might need to allow open space between the stacked units to permit adequate air
circulation.
Note. Do not store any equipment in an area that is exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
Note. It is recommended that you stack no more than six model 3883/3883R, four model
3884/3884R, or three model 3885/3885R AWAN access servers. The number of AWAN access
servers that you can stack depends on the weight limit of the shelf.