Cisco BPX 8600 Series User manual

CHAPTER
Installation 2-1
Installation
2
This chapter explains how to install an IPX 8/16/32.
Site Preparation
The IPX 8/16/32 site must meet the following requirements:
•Space
Each IPX 16/32 cabinet requires a floor space of 22 inches (55.9 cm) wide and 80 inches
(203.2 cm) deep. Each IPX 8 cabinet requires a floor space 19 inches (48.25 cm) wide and
24 inches (61.0 cm) deep. This depth measurement allows for opening the front andback cabinet
doors. Sufficient clearance around the cabinet is also necessary to allow access to the front and
back of the cabinet while the doors are open.
•Power
An AC or DC power source must be available within six feet of the IPX 16/32 cabinet. At 180 to
264 VAC, an IPX 16 may require up to 9.2 A maximum (1700 VA) and an IPX 32 up to 17 A
maximum (3100 VA). At –42 to -56 VDC, an IPX 16 may require up to 28 A maximum (1200
W) and an IPX 32 up to 50 A maximum (2100 W).
•Cooling
The site must be capable of maintaining an ambient temperature of 40˚C (max.) while the system
is operating (recommended range is 20˚C to 30˚C). Each fully loaded IPX 8 node dissipates
approximately 1300 BTUs (0.38 KW hour) to the room; the IPX 16 cabinet, 3419 BTUs (1 KW
hour), and the IPX 32 cabinet, 6836 BTUs (2 KW hour).
•Weight
Each fully loaded IPX 32 cabinet can weigh up to 700 lbs (318 kgs). A fully loaded IPX 16
cabinet can weigh up to 400 lbs (182 kgs). Each fully loaded IPX 8 cabinet can weigh up to
125 lbs. (55 kgs).
•Flooring
Raised flooring with sufficient under-floor space to house the cables is recommended.
•Mounting
The IPX 8 cabinet can be mounted in a rack or be left free-standing. The location of the IPX
should give consideration to the routing of the data cables and the termination of the telephone
company or common carrier circuits.

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Site Preparation
Seismic Considerations
To provide protection against seismic activity, the IPX 16/32 cabinet is equipped with holes that
permit the cabinet to be bolted to a concrete floor or to a structural member in the floor. The cabinet
base has four sets of holes (two sets at the lower front and two sets at the lower rear). Each set
consists of a large socket access hole above a smaller hole. The lower, smaller hole accepts the bolt
that is attached to the floor. The upper, larger hole provides access for a socket wrench to tighten the
bolt (see Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-1 Bolting the IPX16/32 to the Floor (Rear View of Cabinet)
H8097
BoltFloor
Seismic
mounting
holes
Socket wrench
access hole
Smaller
hole for
bolt

Installation 2-3
Site Preparation
Figure 2-2 Floor Mounting Hole Pattern (IPX 16/32)
Required Tools and Equipment
The following tools and equipment are required to install the IPX:
•Flat blade screwdriver set
•Phillips screwdriver set
•Grounding wrist strap
•DVM (digital voltmeter)
•Wrench (1") for raising and lowering cabinet feet
H8098
6.80"
(17.27cm) 8.40" (21.37cm)
1.00"
(2.54cm)
24.45"
(62.10cm)
Cable entry
cutout
Cabinet rear
3/8" hole
7/8" access hole
(4 places)

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Multi-Cabinet Installations (IPX 16/32)
Multi-Cabinet Installations (IPX 16/32)
For installations in which multiple IPX 16/32 cabinets stand next to each other, an optional kit is
available from StrataCom that provides brackets and screws for clamping the cabinets together.
The Cabinet Side by Side Mounting Kit (Part No. 210372-00) consists of two top-mounting
brackets, two bottom-mounting brackets, and two screws. The kit provides the necessary hardware
to attach two cabinets at the top front, top rear, bottom front, and bottom rear.
Top AttachmentThe front and rear corners on the top surface of the cabinet are equipped with a small slot and small
screw hole. To attach two cabinets at the top (front and rear), do the following:
Step 1 Place the “L” shaped flange of one of the top mounting brackets into one of the slots in the
top surface of the cabinet (Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-3 Top Mounting Bracket
Step 2 Rotate the top mounting bracket towards the second cabinet so that the flange at the other
end of the top mounting bracket fits into the slot on the top surface of the second cabinet
(Figure 2-4).
Step 3 Secure the mounting bracket by inserting the provided screw into the elongated hole in the
mounting bracket and screwing it in the hole in the cabinet (Figure 2-4).
Step 4 Perform this procedure for both the front and rear of the cabinets.
Bottom Attachment
The bottom mounting bracket, shown in Figure 2-5,uses the cabinet feet and the securing nuts to
attach the two cabinets together at the bottom.
To attach two cabinets at the bottom (front and rear), do the following:
Step 1 On the front corners where the two cabinets are to be joined, loosen the lock nuts securing
the cabinet feet enough to slide the bottom mounting bracket between the nut and the
bottom surface of the cabinet.
Elongated
hole
L-shaped
flange
H8099

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Multi-Cabinet Installations (IPX 16/32)
Figure 2-4 Cabinets Joined at the Top
Step 2 Insert the mounting bracket between the underside of the cabinet and the lock nut so that
the screw supporting the cabinet foot slides into the L shaped recess.
Step 3 Rotate the mounting bracket towards the second cabinet so that the straight recess slides
around the screw in the second cabinet (Figure 2-6).
Step 4 Tighten the lock nuts to secure the mounting bracket in place (Figure 2-7).
Step 5 Perform this procedure for both the front and the rear of the cabinet.
Figure 2-5 Bottom Mounting Bracket (IPX 16/32)
Top mounting
bracket
Securing
screw
IPX cabinet 1 IPX cabinet 2
H8100
IPX
cabinet 1 IPX cabinet 2
Bottom
mounting bracket Insert first
Insert second
H8101

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Multi-Cabinet Installations (IPX 16/32)
Figure 2-6 Positioning the Bottom Mounting Bracket (IPX 16/32)
Figure 2-7 IPX 16/32 Cabinets Joined at the Bottom
Initial position Final position
Screws supporting
cabinet foot
H8102
IPX
cabinet 1 IPX cabinet 2
Mounting
bracket
Lock nut Lock nut
Cabinet feet
Floor
H8103

Installation 2-7
IPX 8 Cabinet Installation
IPX 8 Cabinet Installation
The IPX 8 cabinet can be mounted either in an equipment rack or left free-standing. It is
self-contained and small enough to stand on a flat support such as a table or bench. For
rack-mounting the IPX 8, the appropriate, optional rack-mounting kit should be ordered to obtain
the appropriate mechanical mounting hardware. The paragraphs that follow describe the common
mounting procedures.
Free-Standing Installation
For free-standing installation, move the IPX 8 cabinet into position. It rests on four fixed position
rubber feet.
Installation in a Rack
If an IPX 8 is ordered with the rack mounting hardware, it comes with two rack-mounting rails
strapped to the top packing plate. To install the IPX 8 in a rack by using these rails, refer to
Figure 2-8 and proceed as follows:
Step 1 Remove the rack mounting rails from the packaging along with the package of mounting
hardware.
Step 2 Locate the tapped holes on the side of the IPX 8 cabinet. One set of holes is for
front-mounting of the cabinet, the other set is used for center-mounting.
Step 3 Attach the rails to the cabinet by using the #10-32 machine screws.
Step 4 Identify the locator studs provided with the kit (threaded on one end, smooth on the other
end).
Step 5 Secure locator studs into the rack holes that correspond to the top holes in the rack
mounting rails.
Step 6 Lift the IPX 8 and temporarily hang it from the locator studs.
Step 7 Screw in the rack mounting screws then remove the locator studs.

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IPX 8 Cabinet Installation
Figure 2-8 Installing Rack Mounting Kit
6027A
Power Supply
AC Logic
Failed
Active
6027A
Power Supply
AC Logic
Failed
Active
IPX8
Screw
H8104
Rack
mount
rail
Front
mount Center mount Rear mount