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Installing Mainframe Options 17Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Installing Mainframe Options
Chapter Overview
This chapter contains procedures to install hardware options available with
the E8408A mainframe, including:
• Converting to Portable Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
• Rack Mounting Using Rack Slide Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Rack Mounting Using Support Rail Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Installing Intermodule Chassis Shields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
• Installing Backplane Connector Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
• Installing the Airflow Restricter Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Note Mainframe illustrations in this chapter may show empty mainframes.
However, you may receive integrated (pre-configured) VXI systems with
VXI instruments (modules) already installed in the mainframe.
In general, you will NOT need to remove the VXI instruments to perform
installation procedures in this chapter. However, to install shields you must
first remove any installed instruments. To do this, reverse the procedure in
Installing VXI Instruments in Chapter 1 - Getting Started to remove the
instruments.
Converting to Portable Configuration
The E8408A mainframe can converted to the Portable Configuration by
adding a carrying strap and an accessory pouch (E8396A) to the Standard
Configuration (see Figure 2-1). As desired, you can attach a Laptop PC to
the Laptop PC Platform shipped with the E8396A.
Parts List Table 2-1 shows the parts required to convert the E8408A mainframe
Standard Configuration to the Portable Configuration.
Table 2-1. Portable Configuration Parts List
Description Part Number
Portable Configuration, Includes:
- Carrying Strap w/attachment hardware
- Accessory Pouch w/attachment hardware
- Laptop PC Platform
E8396A
E8408-51201
E8408-54401
E8408-54101