Installation guide

46 Acme Packet 6100 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide
should hold the Acme Packet 6100 in the correct position while the other
person screws the Acme Packet 6100 in place.
Alarm
Alarm
Power
Silence
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Figure 4 - 67. Attaching the Acme Packet 6100 to a 2-Post Equipment Rack
4. Ensure that the Acme Packet 6100 chassis remains supported until you
have completely installed it into the equipment rack.
Fan Module Installation
The fan module is preinstalled in the Acme Packet 6100 chassis when it ships.
There is no need to remove the fan module prior to installation. In the event
that this part needs service or replacement, you can remove and replace it with
a functioning one.
Ground and Power Cable Installation
The Acme Packet 6100 must be properly grounded to ensure efficient system
performance. Grounding your Acme Packet chassis is an extremely important
part of the installation and maintenance procedures. Physical harm or
problems with system functionality may occur on the Acme Packet 6100 if it is
not properly grounded. If your Acme Packet 6100 chassis is not properly
grounded, the system can exhibit unpredictable problems such as:
• Ga
rbled output on the console display
• Su
dden crashes
• Ph
ysical damage to the Acme Packet chassis and its hardware components
Caution Failure to ground the chassis properly can result in permanent
damage to the Acme Packet 6100 and its components. Bodily
harm may also result under some circumstances.