Installation guide

22 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guide
1.Rackmounting the AlterPath OnBoard
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1. Rackmounting the AlterPath OnBoard
You can rackmount the OnBoard in a rack or cabinet, mounting it either at the
front or the back. Observe all safety precautions described in Appendix B,
“Safety Information,” especially making sure to load the rack from the bottom
up.
Rackmounting the OnBoard
Before you start, make sure you have the following:
• The two brackets and the eight Phillips screws, which are shipped with
the OnBoard
• A Phillips screwdriver
• Appropriate nuts and bolts for attaching the OnBoard brackets to the rack
Decide whether to mount the OnBoard on the front or back and locate the
appropriate sets of holes on the OnBoard. The locations of the holes for front
and back mounting are shown in the following figure.
Figure 2-2: Bracket Mounting Holes on the OnBoard’s Right Side
Whether you are front-mounting or back-mounting the OnBoard, you must
attach the right bracket to the right side and the left bracket to the left side.
The illustration in the following figure shows the left and the right brackets.
OnBoard right side
Four holes for back mounting
Four holes for front mounting