Rack mounting instructionsFor Spectrum X and MediaPort 7000 seriesMediaPorts can be installed in “tabletop” fashion or they can be rack mounted using the Rack MountHardware Kit (recommended method).The following safety requirements must be considered when the unit is mounted in a rack:IMPORTANT: For optimum airflow, do not obstruct the air vents on the front or rear panelof the units.NOTE: Disconnect all power cords before servicing the units. MediaPort units should onlybe serviced by qualified service technicians.• The rack design should incorporate stabilizing features suitable to prevent the rack from tipping duringinstallation and in normal use. To eliminate any possibility of tipping over, ensure that the equipmentrack is securely fastened to the floor or wall.• When loading a rack with MediaPort units fill the rack from the bottom up and empty from the topdown.• The rack should comply with the airflow requirements detailed in the technical specification. The rackdesign should take into consideration the maximum operating ambient temperature for the unit, whichis 40°C.• The ground should have a safe electrical distribution system that provides a reliable earth for eachunit and the rack. It must provide over current protection for the unit and must not be overloaded bythe total number of units installed. Attention should be given to supply connections other than directconnections to the branch circuit such as power strips.Rack mounting a Spectrum system with a MediaDirectorRack your Spectrum components and MediaDirectors in the recommended order. For detailedinstructions and diagrams, refer to the individual rack kits for each device.1. Install the MediaStores at the bottom of the equipment rack.NOTE: Ensure that MediaStores units are racked so the Operator Panel is on the leftwhen viewed from the front.2. Install the MediaDirectors above the MediaStores. Refer to the instructions which ship with theMediaDirector rail kit for instructions.3. Install the Spectrum X and the MediaPort chassis above the MediaDirectors. The MediaPort 7002is the chassis for both the MediaPort MediaPort and ChannelPort modules. Refer to the instructionswhich ship with the rail kit for instructions on rack mounting the chassis.4. Label each of the three Spectrum X or MediaPort units with temporary labels for easy identificationthroughout the remainder of the installation procedures:• Top Spectrum X/MediaPort/ChannelPort: Record• Middle Spectrum X/MediaPort/ChannelPort: Play• Bottom Spectrum X/MediaPort/ChannelPort: Preview5. Rack mount the SystemManager keyboard/monitor tray and platform. Refer to the documentationincluded with the SystemManager Platform for racking details.21 Spectrum System 8.4 Installation Guide
