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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Product Overview ...................
Features ...................
Specifications ...................
Package Contents ...................
2. Installation
Installing the Bracket ...................
Installing the Converter ...................
Installing the Chassis ...................
3. Power Supplies
Power supplies ................... 17
4. Rack kit
Mounting ................... 20
5. LED Indications
LED Functions ................... 22
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6. Cooling
Description ................... 24
19" Rack-mount 12-port Converter Chassis
1
Introduction
Product Overview
The 19" Rack-Mount Converters Chassis offers the
user a dedicated and secure environment for multiple
Media Conversion applications. It also allows the user
to utilize existing and new Media Converters either in
the Rack or in stand-alone installation.
Flexibility - The Chassis supports up to 12-port
card-based media converters covering 10Base-2,
10Base-T, 10Base-FL, 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX,
FDDI, ATM, Gigabit 1000Base-T, Gigabit SX / LX,
RS-232, RS-422/485 conversion. In addition, both
Multi-mode and Single-mode options are supported
too.
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19" Rack-mount 12-port Converter Chassis
Reliability - The Chassis also supports two high
quality hot swappable power supplies. Either Power
unit can be removed without disturbing the Chassis’s
operation – offering total efficiency, maximum
redundancy and minimum down time. Each module is
supplied from a common shared power bus – but as
an added precaution, each is individually protected in
the event of a problem on the bus or from the power
supply. Each Converter can also be changed without
power down.
Functionality - The Chassis was carefully designed
to offer a lifetime of operation. Incorporated into the
Chassis are three long life cooling fans to ensure a
cool operating environment. Each fans is monitored
and connected to the LED Status panel. The Chassis
also features an LED Status panel. This indicates that
power is supplied to each module and that the Fans
are functioning correctly. Power supply also features a
“trigger guard” to prevent the supply from being
accidentally switched off.
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19" Rack-mount 12-port Converter Chassis
Product Outlook
12-Bay
assembly fitted
Side View with Rack-mount
Rear View showing 3 cooling fans
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Front View with 12 blank bays and two power supplies
19" Rack-mount 12-port Converter Chassis
Features
High quality 19" Rack-mountable Chassis
Supports up to 12-port card-based media
converters
Supports two load sharing, hot swappable power
supplies
Three high volume cooling fans ensure perfect
operating environment
LED Status panel with fan and bay
power status LEDs
Supports bay power isolation - ensures
each bay is electrically isolated from the next