User Manual

November 1999

M68333 Rev. A Tel-Link PMP - Sector Terminal Installation & Maintenance Manual 7-1

7.0 Sector Terminal IDU Chassises & ODU Power Supply Chassis

Rack Installation

7.1 Introduction

This procedure provides instructions for installing the Basic and Expansion IDU chassises and the ODU

Power Supply chassis in a standard 19 inch common equipment rack or cabinet. Actual quantity of chas-

sises installed in a rack depends upon space allocation, requirement of expansion IDU chassis, and other

factors. A potential rack layout for both the IDU Chassises and ODU Power Supply in a rack is illustrated in

Figure 7-1.

7.2 Sector IDU Chassis Rack Installation

7.2.1 Tools Required

Refer to Table 3-2 in Section 3.0 for applicable tools.

7.2.2 Materials Required

• Eight (8) cage nuts per Basic IDU Chassis. (May not be required, consult rack manufacturer's

documentation.)

• Eight (8) equipment mounting screws with washers per Basic IDU Chassis. (Consult rack man-

ufacturer's documentation for required size.)

• Eight (8) cage nuts per Expansion IDU Chassis. (May not be required, consult rack manufac-

turer's documentation.)

• Eight (8) equipment mounting screws with washers per Expansion IDU Chassis. (Consult rack

manufacturer's documentation for required size.)

7.2.3 Sector IDU Chassis Rack Installation Procedure

NOTE: P-COM highly recommends that a blower or fan be used with an enclosed rack containing

three or more IDU’s

STEP 1. Install Cage nuts on the rack if necessary

STEP 2. Install the IDU using screws in the eight mounting holes for Basic IDU chassis.

STEP 3. If an Expansion IDU chassis is required, physical installation is similar to the Basic IDU

chassis. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.