Setup guide

Installing Avid AirSpeed 5000 Hardware in a Rack

The Avid AirSpeed 5000 is designed for 19-inch (483-mm) racks and require two EIA rack units

(2U), or 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rack space. The rail kit installs into rails that are between

23-inches (584.2-mm) to 31-inches (787.4-mm) inches deep.

If you plan on using the Multi I/O Expansion Panel (7020-30353-00) for multiple LTC Ins,

multiple LTC Outs, and GPIO capabilities, make sure you have another one rack unit (1U), or

1.75 inches (44.5mm) of rack space available.

The Avid AirSpeed 5000 includes rack mounting slide rails. If instructions are included with

your rail kit, use them instead of the instructions included in this section. The standard rail

configuration is for racks with square mounting holes. Optional brackets are included for racks

with round holes. The rack-mounting kit requires inner slide rails be mounted to the Avid

AirSpeed 5000 server and the outer slide rails are mounted to the rack. Once both the inner and

outer rails are in place, slide the server with the inner rails attached into the outer rails. Secure

the Avid AirSpeed 5000 server in the rack so it does not slide forward.

The Avid AirSpeed 5000 is designed to be installed horizontally in a rack. Installing the

Avid AirSpeed 5000 on an angle or in a sloped console causes the internal drives to wear

faster than the intended life of the drive.

To ensure the stability of the rack enclosure, start from the bottom when you install the

rack components in the rack enclosure.

Rack-mount Requirements

• Elevated Operating Ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the

operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient.

Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the

maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

• Reduced Air Flow — Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount

of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

Avid AirSpeed 5000 airflow is from the front of the server to the rear. Make allowances for

cooling air to be available to the front panel surface and no restrictions at the rear.

• Mechanical Loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a

hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

Make sure your rack enclosure is stable enough to prevent tipping over when one or more

Avid AirSpeed 5000 servers are extended on the sliding rails.