ADTRAN NetVanta 1638 Hardware Installation Manual

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Unit Installation NetVanta 1600 Series Hardware Installation Guide30 Copyright © 2013 ADTRAN, Inc. 61700568F1-34DTools RequiredThe customer-provided tools required for the hardware installation of the NetVanta are:• Ethernet cables• Network cables (module dependent)• Phillips-head screwdriver (rack-mounted applications only)Mounting OptionsThe NetVanta 1600 Series units can be installed in rackmount or tabletop configurations. The following sectionsprovide step-by-step instructions for rack mounting.Rack Mounting the NetVanta 1600 Series UnitsThe NetVanta 1600 Series are 1U-high, rack-mountable units that can be installed into a 19-inch equipment rackwith the mounting brackets that are shipped with the units. They can also be mounted in a 23-inch rack withoptional brackets 1700509G1.NetVanta 1600 Series units can be safely mounted in a rack by following these instructions:To access the CLI of the NetVanta, you will also need a PC with terminal emulationsoftware and a console port cable. Instructions on how to access the CLI are available inthe quick start guide shipped with your unit or online at ADTRAN’s Support Forum.• If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperatureof the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore,consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatiblewith the maximum ambient temperature specified by the manufacturer.• Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flowrequired for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.• Be careful not to compromise the stability of the equipment mounting rack wheninstalling this product.• Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuitand the effect that overloading the circuit might have on overcurrent protection andsupply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should beused when addressing this concern.• Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particularattention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to thebranch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).