Installation guide

Rack or Cabinet Placement
56 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guide
• Products with AC power supplies have grounding-type three-wire power
cords. Make sure the power cords are plugged into single-phase power
systems that have a neutral ground.
• Do not use household extension power cords with Cyclades equipment
because household extension cords are not designed for use with
computer systems and do not have overload protection.
• Make sure to connect DC power supplies to a grounded return.
• Ensure that air flow is sufficient to prevent extreme operating
temperatures. Provide a minimum space of 6 inches (15 cm) in front and
back for adequate airflow.
• Keep power and interface cables clear of foot traffic. Route cables inside
walls, under the floor, through the ceiling, or in protective channels or
raceways.
• Route interface cables away from motors and other sources of magnetic or
radio frequency interference.
• Stay within specified cable length limitations.
• Leave enough space in front and back of the equipment to allow access
for servicing.
Rack or Cabinet Placement
When installing Cyclades equipment in a rack or cabinet, observe the
following precautions:
• Ensure that the floor’s surface is level.
• Load equipment starting at the bottom first and fill the rack or cabinet
from the bottom to the top.
• Exercise caution to ensure that the rack or cabinet does not tip during
installation and use an anti-tilt bar.
Table Placement
• Choose a desk or table sturdy enough to hold the equipment.
• Place the equipment so that at least 50% of the equipment is inside the
table or desk’s leg support area to avoid tipping of the table or desk.