User Manual

User Reference and Installation Manual 3-17
MDS 5800 II
3.6 Installation of the MDS 5800 II
The following sections provide installation guides for:
• SDIDU
TM
Installation
• ODU Installation
3.6.1 Installing the MDS 5800 II Software Defined IDU
TM
The MDS 5800 II SDIDU
TM
can be installed in the following three options:
1. Table top or cabinet
2. Wall mount
3. Rack mount
The MDS 5800 II SDIDU
TM
should be:
• Located where you can easily connect to a power supply and any other equipment used in
your network, such as a router or PC.
• In a relatively clean, dust-free environment that allows easy access to the rear grounding post
as well as the front panel controls and indicators. Air must be able to pass freely over the
chassis.
• Accessible for service and troubleshooting.
• Protected from rain and extremes of temperature (it is designed for indoor use).
3.6.1.1 Installing on a Table Top or Cabinet
The MDS 5800 II SDIDU
TM
can be placed on a tabletop or cabinet shelf. In order to prevent
possible disruption, it is recommended to use a strap to secure the SDIDU
TM
.
3.6.1.2 Installing on a Wall
An installation option for the SDIDU
TM
is mounting the unit to a wall. Consult factory for details.
If the wall mount option is being considered, plan to position the MDS 5800 II SDIDU
TM
at a
height that allows LEDs, the connectors on the front panel, and the rear grounding post to be
visible at all times and easily accessible. Also, including plastic clamps to support and arrange
the ODU/ SDIDU
TM
Interconnect Cable should also be considered.
3.6.1.3 Installing in a Rack
To rack-mount the SDIDU
TM
, use the supplied mounting brackets to secure the chassis to the
rack cabinet. As shown in Figure 3-6, the brackets can be attached at any of four points on the