NetVanta 4660/5660 Series Unit Installation617004660F1-34A Copyright © 2014 ADTRAN, Inc. 31Mounting OptionsThe unit may be installed in rackmount, wallmount, or tabletop configurations. The following sections providestep-by-step instructions for rack mounting and wall mounting.Rack Mounting the NetVantaThe NetVanta is a 1U-high, rack-mountable unit that can be installed in a 19-inch, 23-inch, or ETSI equipmentrack. The following steps guide you in mounting the NetVanta into a rack.• 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).Instructions for Rack Mounting the NetVantaStep Action1 Attach the appropriate rackmount brackets in the appropriate (either 19-inch, 23-inch, or ETSI)position using the supplied screws.2 To allow proper grounding, scrape the paint from the rack around the mounting holes where theNetVanta will be positioned.3 Position the NetVanta in a stationary equipment rack allowing 1U space above the unit forventilation.4 Have an assistant hold the unit in position as you install two mounting bolts through the unit’sbrackets and into the equipment rack using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.5 Apply power to the unit (refer to Supplying Power to the Unit on page 33).