Cisco BPX 8600 Series, IPX 8, IPX 16, IPX 32 Installation Manual

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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