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CHAPTER
2
Installation
This chapter explains how to install an IPX 8/16/32.
Site Preparation
The IPX 8/16/32 site must meet the following requirements:
• Space
Each IPX 16/32 cabinet requires a floor space of 22 inches (55.9 cm) wide and 80 inches
(203.2 cm) deep. Each IPX 8 cabinet requires a floor space 19 inches (48.25 cm) wide and
24 inches (61.0cm) deep. This depth measurement allows foropening thefront andback cabinet
doors. Sufficient clearance around the cabinet is also necessary to allow access to the front and
back of the cabinet while the doors are open.
• Power
An ACor DC power sourcemust be availablewithin six feet of theIPX 16/32 cabinet. At 180to
264 VAC, an IPX 16 may require up to 9.2 A maximum (1700 VA) and an IPX 32 up to 17 A
maximum (3100 VA). At –42 to -56 VDC, an IPX 16 may require up to 28 A maximum (1200
W) and an IPX 32 up to 50 A maximum (2100 W).
• Cooling
The sitemust be capableof maintaining anambient temperature of40˚C (max.)while the system
is operating (recommended range is 20˚C to 30˚C). Each fully loaded IPX 8 node dissipates
approximately 1300 BTUs (0.38 KW hour) tothe room; the IPX 16 cabinet, 3419 BTUs (1 KW
hour), and the IPX 32 cabinet, 6836 BTUs (2 KW hour).
• Weight
Each fully loaded IPX 32 cabinet can weigh up to 700 lbs (318 kgs). A fully loaded IPX 16
cabinet can weigh up to 400 lbs (182 kgs). Each fully loaded IPX 8 cabinet can weigh up to
125 lbs. (55 kgs).
• Flooring
Raised flooring with sufficient under-floor space to house the cables is recommended.
• Mounting
The IPX 8 cabinet can be mounted in a rack or be left free-standing. The location of the IPX
should give consideration to the routing of the data cables and the termination of the telephone
company or common carrier circuits.
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Site Preparation
Seismic Considerations
To provide protection against seismic activity, the IPX 16/32 cabinet is equipped with holes that
permit the cabinetto be bolted to aconcrete floor or to a structural member in the floor. The cabinet
base has four sets of holes (two sets at the lower front and two sets at the lower rear). Each set
consists of a large socket access holeabove a smaller hole. The lower, smaller hole accepts thebolt
that isattached to the floor. The upper, larger holeprovides access fora socket wrench to tighten the
bolt (see Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-1 Bolting the IPX16/32 to the Floor (Rear View of Cabinet)
Smaller
hole for
bolt
Socket wrench
access hole
BoltFloor
Seismic
mounting
holes
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Figure 2-2 Floor Mounting Hole Pattern (IPX 16/32)
Site Preparation
3/8" hole
7/8" access hole
(4 places)
6.80"
(17.27cm)
8.40"
(21.37cm)
1.00"
(2.54cm)
24.45"
(62.10cm)
Required Tools and Equipment
The following tools and equipment are required to install the IPX:
• Flat blade screwdriver set
• Phillips screwdriver set
• Grounding wrist strap
• DVM (digital voltmeter)
• Wrench (1") for raising and lowering cabinet feet
Cable entry
cutout
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Cabinet rear
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Multi-Cabinet Installations (IPX 16/32)
Multi-Cabinet Installations (IPX 16/32)
For installations in which multiple IPX 16/32 cabinets stand next to each other, an optional kit is
available from StrataCom that provides brackets and screws for clamping the cabinets together.
The Cabinet Side by Side Mounting Kit (Part No. 210372-00) consists of two top-mounting
brackets, two bottom-mounting brackets, and two screws. The kit provides the necessary hardware
to attach two cabinets at the top front, top rear, bottom front, and bottom rear.
Top Attachment
The front andrear corners on the topsurface of the cabinet areequipped with a small slotand small
screw hole. To attach two cabinets at the top (front and rear), do the following:
Step 1 Place the “L”shaped flange of oneof the top mounting bracketsinto one of theslots in the
top surface of the cabinet (Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-3 Top Mounting Bracket
L-shaped
flange
Step 2
Step 3 Secure the mountingbracket by inserting theprovided screw intothe elongated hole inthe
Step 4 Perform this procedure for both the front and rear of the cabinets.
Bottom Attachment
The bottom mounting bracket, shown in Figure 2-5, uses the cabinet feet and the securing nuts to
attach the two cabinets together at the bottom.
To attach two cabinets at the bottom (front and rear), do the following:
Elongated
hole
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Rotate the top mounting bracket towards the second cabinet so that the flange at the other
end of the top mounting bracket fits into the slot on the top surface of the second cabinet
(Figure 2-4).
mounting bracket and screwing it in the hole in the cabinet (Figure 2-4).
Step 1 On the front cornerswhere the two cabinets are tobe joined, loosen the lock nutssecuring
the cabinet feet enough to slide the bottom mounting bracket between the nut and the
bottom surface of the cabinet.
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Figure 2-4 Cabinets Joined at the Top
Multi-Cabinet Installations (IPX 16/32)
Top mounting
bracket
Securing
screw
IPX
cabinet 1
Step 2
Insert the mounting bracket between the underside of the cabinet and the lock nut so that
IPX
cabinet 2
IPX cabinet 1 IPX cabinet 2
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the screw supporting the cabinet foot slides into the L shaped recess.
Step 3 Rotate the mounting bracket towards the second cabinet so that the straight recess slides
around the screw in the second cabinet (Figure 2-6).
Step 4 Tighten the lock nuts to secure the mounting bracket in place (Figure 2-7).
Step 5 Perform this procedure for both the front and the rear of the cabinet.
Figure 2-5 Bottom Mounting Bracket (IPX 16/32)
Bottom
mounting bracket Insert first
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Insert second
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Multi-Cabinet Installations (IPX 16/32)
Figure 2-6 Positioning the Bottom Mounting Bracket (IPX 16/32)
Initial position Final position
Screws supporting
cabinet foot
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Figure 2-7 IPX 16/32 Cabinets Joined at the Bottom
Mounting
bracket
IPX
cabinet 1
Lock nut Lock nut
Floor
Cabinet feet
IPX
cabinet 2
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IPX 8 Cabinet Installation
The IPX 8 cabinet can be mounted either in an equipment rack or left free-standing. It is
self-contained and small enough to stand on a flat support such as a table or bench. For
rack-mounting the IPX 8, the appropriate, optional rack-mounting kit should be ordered to obtain
the appropriate mechanical mounting hardware. The paragraphs that follow describe the common
mounting procedures.
Free-Standing Installation
For free-standing installation, move the IPX 8 cabinet into position. It rests on four fixed position
rubber feet.
Installation in a Rack
If an IPX 8 is ordered with the rack mounting hardware, it comes with two rack-mounting rails
strapped to the top packing plate. To install the IPX 8 in a rack by using these rails, refer to
Figure 2-8 and proceed as follows:
Step 1 Remove the rack mounting rails from the packaging along with the package of mounting
hardware.
IPX 8 Cabinet Installation
Step 2 Locate the tapped holes on the side of the IPX 8 cabinet. One set of holes is for
front-mounting of the cabinet, the other set is used for center-mounting.
Step 3 Attach the rails to the cabinet by using the #10-32 machine screws.
Step 4 Identify the locator studs provided with the kit (threaded on one end, smooth on the other
end).
Step 5 Secure locator studs into the rack holes that correspond to the top holes in the rack
mounting rails.
Step 6 Lift the IPX 8 and temporarily hang it from the locator studs.
Step 7 Screw in the rack mounting screws then remove the locator studs.
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IPX 8 Cabinet Installation
Figure 2-8 Installing Rack Mounting Kit
6027A
Power Supply
AC Logic
Failed
Active
6027A
Power Supply
AC Logic
Failed
Active
IPX8
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Front
mount
Rack
mount
rail
Center
mount
Rear
mount
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