Westell VirtualEdge VESR-00 User manual

Equipment Issue A
030-101639 Rev. B, February 2008
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ECopyright 2008 EWestell, Inc. All rights reserved. Westellris a registered trademark and VirtualEdgetis a trademark of Westell, Inc.
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VirtualEdgetSwingRack Wall-mount 19/23" Equipment Rack
(Models VESR-00 and VESR-14)
CONTENTS PAGE #
1. GENERAL 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. FEATURES AND OPTIONS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. INSTALLATION 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. CUSTOMER & TECHNICAL SERVICES 10. . . . . . . .
5. WARRANTY & REPAIRS 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. SPECIFICATIONS 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. GENERAL
1.1 Document Purpose
This practice describes Westell’s VirtualEdgetSwingRack
(VESR) series of wall-mountable 19/23" equipment racks. A
typical SwingRack is shown in Figure 1.
- NOTE -
Hereafter, Westell’s VirtualEdge SwingRack wall-mount equip-
ment racks may be commonly referred to as the SwingRack."
Specific model numbers will be used where differences apply.
1.2 Document Status
Whenever this practice is updated, the reason will be stated in
this paragraph. Revision B updates Step 8 of Paragraph 3.4 and
removes references to the VESR-04 and VESR-10 models.
1.3 Product Purpose and Description
The Westell VESR-XX series of wall-mount SwingRacks of-
fers a sturdy yet light-weight and space-saving solution for
mounting equipment originally designed for 19" or 23" rack
mounting on a wall. Wall-mounting one or two Rack Unit (RU)
high equipment in the SwingRack saves valuable rack space for
other equipment, makes use of previously-vacant wall space,
and facilitates installation, maintenance, and testing proce-
dures by rotating the attached equipment down to a
comfortable, easy-access, horizontal height. The key feature of
the SwingRack is the matching set of 90_rotating arms (rails)
which imitate and duplicate the width between the rails of a
standard 23" equipment rack. The arms, one on each side of the
SwingRack, have two positions; up or down. The down position
is used for initial equipment installation or future maintenance
and testing. The up, space-saving, locked position is used after
initial installation is complete and the mounted equipment is
placed in service. Spring-loaded latch-release knobs on the
front of each arm slide inward to free the slam-bolt latch from
the latch holes in the side walls of the SwingRack. Included are
easy-mount adapter ears which allow mounting of equipment
designed for 19" racks. Originally designed for switches and
routers, the SwingRack easily accommodates any equipment
Figure 1. Closed Front View of VESR-00 SwingRack
Figure 2. Opened Isometric View of VESR-14
which fits the standard 19" or 23" rack-mounting width and
which is either one or two RUs high.
1.4 Product Mounting
Westell’s VESR-XX series are designed for wall-mounting on
any wall with wood studs on 16" centers, on a concrete wall, or
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tomer premises hand-off point. See Part 3 for further
wall-mounting instructions. Either single or multiple Swing-
Racks can be wall-mounted in an equipment room (see Inset C
in Figure 7).
1.5 Product Features
All models in the SwingRack series offer the following fea-
tures. For detailed information on all features, see Part 2.
SEasy wall-mounting on concrete or Telco-approved ply-
wood walls, or drywall with wood studs on 16" centers
SFour, keyhole-shaped, mounting holes (16" centers)
SFifth, center, keyhole-shaped mounting hole facilitates unit
leveling during installation
STwo, built-in, swing-down, mounting arms (rails) enable
mounting of equipment designed for 23" equipment racks
STwo swing-down arm positions: up (vertical) for storage, or
rotated 90_down (horizontal) for installer work
SAdapter ears enable mounting of equipment designed for
19" equipment racks
SAccepts equipment up to 2 RUs high (or two 1-RU units)
SHorizontal support/name plate provides additional equip-
ment support when arms are in the down position
SAccepts an optional fiber splice tray (mounts in arm)
SInternal D-rings in each swing-down arm provide cable
management and protection
SSpring-loaded slam-bolt latches (one in each arm) securely
lock the SwingRack’s arms in the up position
SHoles and slots strategically-placed for cable tie-downs
SSturdy but light-weight material: steel back plate and alumi-
num swing-arms and support plate
SGround lug, accepts #6 AWG ground wire
SFlexible, heavy-duty ground strap
VESR-00 model only:
STwo, external, 3" D-rings for courtesy cable management
outside of the arms
VESR-14 model only:
SFiber management spool in arm facilitates fiber cable man-
agement and storage, and locking protective cover, with key
SBend-radius protection boot (see Inset B of Figure 7)
Figure 3. Open, Isometric, Right-Side View of VESR-14 Model
Fiber cable management spool*
Interior cable management D-ring
Slam-bolt latch
Orange, flexible, fiber-
cable protection tube
Recessed, keyhole-
shaped, mounting
hole
Swing-down arm,
down/horizontal position
(for mounting 23-inch
rack-type equipment
up to 2 RU high)
Support/
name plate
Adapter ears
(for use with 19” rack-
type equipment)
Cable access hole
Tie-down slots
(for cables in-
side the arm)
Slot for cover lock*
Center keyhole used to level
unit during installation
Latch catch-hole
(locks slam-bolt latch)
Mounting location for optional splice tray
(D-ring attaches to middle
set of holes in adapter ears)
External D-ring
(VESR-00 model)
*VESR-14 only
Tie-down holes
(for cables out-
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Figure 4. Closed View of VESR-14 Model (without cover)
Locking cover
Figure 5. Closed View of VESR-14 Model (Includes Cover)
Ground strap
Ground lug
Support/Name plate
Adapter ears
(for installation of 19” equipment)
Latch-release
knob
Cable access
hole
SProtective cable race-way (slotted flexible duct, mounts
from one arm-end to the other)
SFlexible, orange, fiber-cable protection tube protects
cables as they enter the wall-mount rack
Feature / Option VESR-00 VESR-14
Back plate, with 5 keyholes n n
Two 90_swing-arms n n
Name / Support plate n n
Adapter ears, for 19” 4 4
Internal-arm D-rings 6 5
External-arm 3” D-rings 2
Locking Front Cover n
Flexible Fiber Protection Tube* n
Fiber Management Spool* n
Cable Race-way (duct)* n
Bend Radius Protection Boot* 2
Ground Strap n n
Ground Lug n n
Accepts optional splice tray n n
n= equipped. * Asterisked features facilitate fiber cable management and protection.
Table 1. Options and Features of SwingRack Models
2. FEATURES AND OPTIONS
Westell offers two versions of the SwingRack, as shown in
Table 1. Each model contains a different feature subset and op-
tion package. This section groups and describes the features that
are common to all models, the fiber management and protection
features, and other options which make each model unique.
2.1 Common Features
The features described in Paragraphs 2.1.1 to 2.1.5 below are
common to all models in the series.
2.1.1 Construction, Design, and Material
The one-piece SwingRack takes advantage of the available and
vacant wall space in crowded equipment rooms, so 1 or 2 RU-
high equipment that typically is mounted in 19" or 23"
equipment racks can be mounted on a wall, leaving valuable
rack space for taller equipment or additional equipment. Each
SwingRack model consists of a durable, steel, specially-de-
signed and molded back plate and two, aluminum, opposing
and symmetrical, swing-down rails or arms attached to the back
plate, each of which are further described below. The painted
surface is attractive and protective.
2.1.2 Back Plate
The steel back plate is the biggest component of the Swin-
gRack. It contains five recessed, predrilled, keyhole-shaped
mounting holes placed in a rectangular pattern; a top row of
three and a bottom row of two. The outer or corner holes in the
rectangular pattern are 16" apart horizontally, to accommo-
date walls containing wood studs which are 16" apart, on
centers. The keyhole shape of each hole allows easy mounting
by hanging the SwingRack on pre-installed mounting screws or
fasteners whose heads can fit through the large-diameter area
of the keyholes. For faster installation, the SwingRack can be
self-leveled" by temporarily and initially hanging the unit
from the center hole on a single centered wall-fastener, then
marking the remaining four mounting hole locations. The re-
cessed keyholes keep the heads of the wall fasteners from
contacting any equipment mounted in the SwingRack. The
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tect the mounted equipment. A centered slot near the front
edge of the top flange accepts a matching lock tab on the lock-
ing front cover, for the VESR-14 model only. A rectangular
small hole on each side flange serves as a latch-catch for the
slam-bolt latch on each swing-arm. A few tie-down slots on the
lower portion of the back plate facilitate cable management.
2.1.3 Ground Lug and Ground Strap
All models come equipped with both a ground lug and a ground
strap. The ground lug is located at the bottom right corner of
the back plate, and accepts a #6 AWG ground wire. Use a
slotted or blade screwdriver to loosen the lug’s set screw, insert
a company-approved ground wire into the space provided un-
der the screw, then tighten the set screw, all per company
practice. For added safety, a factory-installed ground strap
bonds the metallic back plate to the metallic arms of the Swin-
gRack.
2.1.4 Swing-Arms
Arm Design and Function. A set of sturdy but light-weight alumi-
num swing-arms, one on each side of the SwingRack, imitate
the horizontal spacing between the rails of a 23" equipment
rack, to allow the SwingRack to accept any equipment designed
for 23" rack mounting (equipment designed for 19" racks is
mounted using the adapter ears, explained in Paragraph 2.1.5
below). Each arm is attached to the lower outside corner of the
back plate, and rotates 90_from the up or vertical position to
the down or horizontal position. The up position is used after
the equipment is mounted and placed in service, which keeps
the equipment flush against the wall and out of valuable aisle
space in the equipment room or lab. The down position facili-
tates equipment mounting on the SwingRack as well as testing
and maintenance that may require visual and hand access to
front panel options, LEDs, connectors, etc.
Arm Features. A set of four holes at the end of each arm enables
the installer to attach the adapter ears. Provided in each arm of
each SwingRack unit are either two or three internal D-rings,
a slam-bolt latch, a cable access hole, several cable tie-down
slots or holes, and threaded holes for mounting an optional
splice tray in either arm. Horizontally connecting the arms to-
gether is a cross piece, the support plate. In the VESR-14
model only, a feature set, which includes a flexible protection
tube, a cable management spool, a cable race-way or duct, and
two fiber cable protection boots, provides additional, conve-
nient, fiber cable management.
2.1.4.1 Internal-Arm D-Rings
Inside the channel of each swing-arm are either two or three
factory-installed D-rings (depending on the model ordered).
Four sets of holes are distributed in the swing-arms, and each
D-ring populates one set of holes. The rings are factory
installed, yet can be detached and moved to a different posi-
tion, if desired. The rings are made of a flexible aluminum, and
are designed with an angled cut or slit on the outer edge to facil-
itate cable routing, ingress, and egress into and out from the
internal confines of the D-ring. Simply press on the top or bot-
tom half of the D-ring and route the cables through the
provided gap in the D-ring.
2.1.4.2 Slam-bolt Latch
When the swing-arms are in the up position, a slam-bolt latch
firmly secures the arms to holes in the side flanges of the back
plate. To release the latches and lower the arms, pull or slide the
protruding knobs of the latches inward, toward the center of
the unit. Always maintain hand contact with both swing-arms
during and after latch release, and gently lower the arms to the
down position. Do not allow the arms to free-fall to the down
position.
2.1.4.3 Support/Name Plate
Halfway down each arm, a wide support plate is factory-at-
tached to each arm. In addition to providing joint-arm unity
and cross-stability to the arms, it doubles or serves as a horizon-
tal bottom support for equipment during equipment mounting
in the SwingRack, and triples as the equipment name plate.
2.1.4.4 Cable Access Holes
For convenience and safety, a cable access hole is provided
near the back of each swing-arm. Routing cables through this
hole helps prevent accidental cable damage near the rotating
arm-to-back-plate joint. Always lower the arms slowly and
verify that any cables are either routed through the access hole
or otherwise secured but free and clear of potential damage
from moving parts. The protective flexible tube, provided with
the VESR-14 model and described in Paragraph 2.2.1, also
serves to protect cables.
2.1.4.5 Cable Tie-down Slots and Holes
In the inside wall of each arm are two types of tie-down slots or
holes, for cable management. The narrow tie-down slots are
typically used to secure cables which are routed and located
closer to the center area of the SwingRack. The larger tie-down
holes are typically used to secure cables located within the arm
channels, facing the exterior sides of the SwingRack.
2.1.4.6 Area for Optional Splice Tray
When viewing the SwingRack with the arms in the down posi-
tion, an optional and separately ordered kit containing two
screws and a splice tray can be mounted within the channel of
each swing-arm, between two of the D-rings and above the
slam-bolt latch. Two holes in the arms accept the screws, which
secure the splice tray in place. See Table 3 or call Westell for
more information on this kit.
2.1.5 23"-to-19" Adapter Ears
Equipment designed for mounting in 19" equipment racks can
be easily mounted in the SwingRack by installing either two or
four of the four provided adapter ears on the ends of the swing-
arms. These adapter ears convert the 23" wall-mount
SwingRack to a 19" wall-mount SwingRack. When mounting
equipment with a rack height of 1 Rack Unit (1 RU, or 1.75"),
install two of the adapter ears, one at the end of each swing-
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four ears. Always mount ears and equipment to the lowest RU
position first, for best equipment access and support. Each
adapter ear contains 6 holes (3 sets of two holes). When the
ears are positioned as shown in Figure 3, use the outside set of
holes to attach the ears to the end of the swing-arms. The 19"
equipment is then attached to ear’s inside set of holes. Mount-
ing screws are provided. The middle set of holes in each
adapter ear is designed to accept an external 3" D-ring, two of
which are provided with the VESR-00 model, one for each
swing-arm.
2.2 Fiber Management and Protection Features
Additional features are provided on or with the VESR-14 mod-
el to facilitate cable management. These features are described
in Paragraphs 2.2.1 through 2.2.4 below.
2.2.1 Protection Tube
To help protect fiber cables as they enter the arms of the Swing-
Rack, a short length of orange, flexible, fiber-cable protection
tube is factory-installed near the back of the right arm. After
equipment is mounted in the swing-arms, route and dress the
fiber connector cables. When routing cables, start near the low-
er right corner of the back plate, insert the fiber cable into the
free end of the flexible tube, feed it through the tube, then con-
tinue to route the cable through the entire length of the arm’s
inside channel to the end of the arm, using the spool, if desired
(described below), per company practice, and the D-rings. Per
company practice, and if desired, the free end of the flexible
protection tube can be loosely secured to the wall, to restrict ex-
cessive tube movement, with a customer-supplied tie strap and
saddle (see Figure 8).
2.2.2 Fiber Cable Management Spool
A 2-piece fiber cable management spool is factory-installed in-
side and near the back of the right swing-arm. After verifying
how much cable length is needed to reach the appropriate
equipment connectors, wrap any surplus lengths of each fiber
cable around this reel or spool, per company practice. If more
slack management capacity is desired, half of the spool can be
moved to the center of the swing-arm. This is accomplished by
removing the center D-ring, then detaching and moving the
front half of the 2-piece spool to the empty D-ring mounting
holes. In addition, the spool can be detached and moved to the
left or other arm, if desired.
2.2.3 Cable Race-way (Duct)
A protective cable race-way (slotted duct) is provided on the
VESR-14 model only. The race-way mounts to the inner set of
holes in the adapter ears, which are first mounted to the ends
of the swing-arms. The race-way can be used only when the
mounted equipment occupies only 1 RU, leaving the other RU
for the adapter ears and race-way. Numerous top and bottom
slotted holes are provided in the race-way for neat and orga-
nized cable management. After cables are routed through the
swing-arms, remove the cover of the race-way by sliding it off,
place the rear wall of the race-way against the adapter ears,
align the holes, then attach the race-way to the ears with the
provided hardware. Route cables through the race-way to the
slotted hole or tab closest to the equipment’s desired connec-
tor, and press on the race-way slot’s flexible tab to create space
to enable the cable to enter the slotted hole. When all cables are
connected or installed, replace the cover of the race-way by
snapping or pressing it in place, from the race-way’s front side
(or alternately, slide it in from the side).
2.2.4 Bend-Radius Protection Boots
Two, right-angle, bend-radius protection boots (see Inset B of
Figure 7) are provided to help protect fiber cables at their
cable-to-connector strain-relief junction. This junction can be
subject to sharp turns or bends, or frequent bending and twist-
ing during cable routing, installation, and equipment
maintenance and testing procedures. A properly installed boot
also protects the cable from any sharp edges it may contact (in-
cluding ducts or mounted equipment). Each boot provided
contains an open slot along its length that accepts the jacketed
fiber cable. Before mating fiber cable connectors to equipment
connectors, install any protection boots just under the cable’s
connector, per company practice. Gently press the cable into
the boot’s slot, then slide the boot up the cable to the connec-
tor’s strain-relief, as far as it will comfortably but firmly go,
until it is snug.
2.3 Other Features
2.3.1 Locking Cover
A removable but locking cover is provided on the VESR-14
model which both locks the swing-arms in the up position and
restricts hand and visual access to the front of the equipment
mounted in the SwingRack. Place the swing-arms in the up
position. Align the two tabs at the bottom of the locking cover
with the two corresponding slots in the top of the support plate,
then lower or set the cover into place at the front of the Swin-
gRack. Lock the cover with the provided key. To lock or unlock
the cover, insert the key and turn it 1/4-turn to rotate the lock’s
tab either into or out of the slot provided for it in the top flange
of the back plate.
2.3.2 External-Arm 3" D-Rings
On the VESR-00 model, two external-arm 3" D-rings are pro-
vided for additional cable management. These D-rings are
similar in function to the internal-arm D-rings, but mount out-
side the swing-arms, and are only 1 RU tall. These flexible but
sturdy D-rings have a split front edge which can be pressed to
allow ingress and egress of long cables, if desired. These D-
rings mount to the middle set of holes in the adapter ears, as
shown in Figure 8. The D-rings can be used only when 19"
equipment is mounted in the SwingRack, or if any 23" equip-
ment occupies only 1 RU, leaving the other RU for the adapter
ears and D-rings.
3. INSTALLATION
Installation consists of inspecting the equipment for damages,
following proper safety precautions, gathering the required
tools and equipment, determining the mounting location, and
mounting the SwingRack. The following paragraphs provide de-
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- INSPECTION NOTE -
Visually inspect the unit for damages prior to installation. If the
equipment was damaged in transit, immediately report the dam-
age to the transportation company and to Westell (see Part 3 for
telephone number).
3.1 Following Safety Precautions
- PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT -
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
This equipment is intended to be used behind devices that
provide primary lightning protection.
3.2 Gathering Tools and Supplies
The following tools and supplies are recommended to mount
the SwingRack.
jPower or hand drill with assorted bits
jScrewdrivers (slotted-head and/or Phillips-head)
jFour or five wood screws, lag bolts, or appropriate wall
fasteners (with head diameter smaller than mounting
keyholes)
jMarking device (marker, pencil, or pen)
jSocket set and driver (optional)
jAssorted cable ties (optional, per company practice)
jLevel (optional)
3.3 Selecting the Mounting Location
The SwingRack is typically wall-mounted at the customer
premises using the four outer-most mounting holes on the back
plate. See Figure 6 and Table 2 for mounting hole and Swing-
Rack dimensions. Always determine the specific SwingRack
mounting location per local company practices. Westell recom-
mends mounting the unit to a company-approved backboard,
concrete surface, or other noncombustible surface. For both
single and multiple-unit installations, select a location on a wall
which insures maximum and adequate lighting, ventilation,
heat dissipation, unobstructed personnel and equipment ac-
cess, sufficient cable access and slack, and sufficient horizontal
and vertical spacing between any multiple installations or other
equipment. The distance from the cable entry point should be
consistent with local installation practices.
Figure 6. Corner Mounting Hole Locations and Dimen-
sions, VESR-XX Front View, Open Position
Adapter
ears
installed
at end
of open
arms Self-leveling center keyhole
(for drywall walls, center between 16” studs)
See Table 2 for
more dimensions
- CAUTION -
When using the center mounting hole to temporarily self-center
the unit, always use a screw or fastener with a plastic anchor for
greater support.
Mounting on drywall is advised only if the wall has wood studs
on 16" centers. Always verify the mounting screws are firmly
anchored in the wood studs of the wall.
Always maintain physical contact with the swing-arms whenever
lowering or raising them. Never allow the arms to fall.
Do not mount any equipment in the SwingRack until the Swing-
Rack is mounted securely to the wall.
Both the wall type and hardware chosen for mounting the
SwingRack must be able to support a minimum of 50 pounds.
3.4 Wall-Mounting the SwingRack
Mount the SwingRack according to local company practices, or
if none exist, according to the following steps. Review the
mounting location recommendations described in Paragraph
3.3, locate and mark the wood studs for drywall applications,
and consult Figure 6 and Figure 7 as needed during this instal-
lation. If desired, mount up to 3 SwingRacks vertically on a
standard height wall (see Inset C in Figure 7).
1. Prepare the SwingRack. If the model being mounted con-
tains a cover, as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 7, remove the
cover and set it aside. Verify the swing-arms are secured in
the up or vertical position (as shown in Figure 4).
2. Mark location of self-leveling mounting hole. Located at
the top center of the unit’s back plate is a fifth, keyhole-
shaped mounting hole which can be used to self-level" the
SwingRack. Lift and temporarily hold the unit against the
wall in the desired mounting location, then mark the loca-
tion of the top center keyhole, then set aside the unit.
3. Temporarily install a self-leveling screw. Using company-
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Figure 7. Open, Isometric, Right-Side View of VESR-14 Model (Cover Removed)
Wood studs, 16”
on centers (for
drywall applications)
Plywood, drywall, or
concrete wall
Center
mounting
hole (used to
self-level the
unit)
Corner mounting hole*
(4 total)
Cover
(VERS-14 model only)
* Mounting screw heads must fit through
the large round part of the keyholes
Cable Race-way
(slotted duct)
(1 RU high,
VESR-14 only)
Snap-on
cover
Enlarged view of Bend Radius Protection
Boot (guide fiber cables through the slots)
Inset A
Inset B
(VERS-14 only)
External D-rings mount at center
holes (see Figure 8 & Figure 8)
Wall of
SwingRacks, 3 high.
Inset C
heavy-duty screw, bolt, or other wall-fastener into the wall
at the marked location. Allow approximately 1/4" of the ap-
proved fastener to protrude from the wall.
4. Temporarily hang and level the unit. Temporarily hang the
unit from the protruding fastener to allow the SwingRack
to self-level itself. If desired, a hand level can be used to lev-
el the unit.
5. Mark mounting-hole locations on wall. Once the unit is lev-
el, quickly mark the other, four, mounting hole locations on
the wall. Set aside the unit.
6. Verify marked holes are aligned with wood studs (for dry-
wall applications only). If using a wall with a drywall surface,
ensure each marked mounting hole is aligned with the cen-
ter of a wood stud behind the drywall, as shown in Figure 7.
If not, make the needed adjustments.
7. Drill the mounting holes. Drill appropriately-sized pilot
holes, to accommodate the mounting screws, bolts, or fas-
teners being used (hardware not included), at the marked
locations. Do not drill holes too big, to ensure a snug fit.
8. Partially install all screws. Partially install all screws, bolts,
or fasteners, leaving approximately ¼" inch protruding
from which to hang the unit via the unit’s keyhole-shaped
holes. When mounting on a wood backboard, use ¾" #10
or greater steel pan-head wood screws. When mounting on
drywall, use 1¼" #10 or greater steel pan-head wood
screws. For mounting on a concrete wall, use an equivalent
size or greater cement anchor/bolt combination.
9. Hang SwingRack from screws. Lift the unit again, align the
four protruding wall fasteners with the predrilled holes in
the SwingRack, and hang the unit on the screws. Verify the
unit hangs freely (without binding) from the narrow top
portion of the keyholes, and adjust the screws if necessary
to ensure a good fit.
10. Finish driving screws. Finish driving all screws until the unit
is flush and firm against the wall. Do not over-tighten
screws.
11. Connect earth ground. Connect an approved #6 AWG
earth ground wire to the ground lug (lug shown in Figure 4).
Loosen the lug’s set screw, insert the ground wire, and re-
tighten the set screw. Verify the ground wire is secure under
the set screw.
- GROUNDING NOTE -
Always follow safety precautions, standard operating procedures and
local codes for grounding equipment when installing, upgrading, re-
pairing or maintaining equipment. All instructions or information
herein is subordinate to local codes, operating procedures or practices.
12. Determine next step. If customer-supplied equipment will
be mounted in the SwingRack at this time, proceed to Para-
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13. Attach cover (optional). If the installed model contains a
cover, attach the cover at this time (model VESR-14 only).
3.5 Mounting Equipment in the SwingRack
Customer-supplied equipment that is either 1 or 2 Rack Units
(RUs) high and designed for either 19" or 23" rack mounting
can be mounted on the SwingRack. If two 1-RU-high units will
be mounted in the SwingRack, mount the first unit in the bot-
tom or lower position first (when the arms are in the down or
horizontal position). To mount 23" equipment, go to Paragraph
3.5.1. To mount 19" equipment, go to Paragraph 3.5.2
3.5.1 Mounting 23" Equipment in SwingRack
Equipment designed for 23" rack mounting mounts directly to
the ends of the swing-arms of the SwingRack. For 23" mount-
ings, the adapter ears are not needed, unless the race-way
and/or external-arm D-rings are to be installed in one RU.
- RACE-WAY OR D-RING MOUNTING NOTE -
The provided adapter ears serve three purposes: 1) They enable 19" equip-
ment mounting, 2) they enable mounting of the 19" race-way, and 3) they
enable mounting of the external D-rings. If the 23" equipment being
mounted in the SwingRack occupies only 1 RU, then the adapter ears can
be used in the second available RU position for one of the above three
items. If the 23" equipment being mounted in the SwingRack occupies 2
RUs, then the adapter ears, race-way, or D-rings cannot be used.
1. Place arms in down position. If the SwingRack’s arms are
in the up (closed) position, maintain contact with the arms
while sliding their latch-release knobs inward to disengage
the latches. Gently place the arms in the down (open or hor-
izontal) position.
2. Determine proper equipment orientation. Lift the equip-
ment to be mounted and, per company practice, determine
what orientation it will have when attached to the swing-
arms. Westell recommends that the front panel face the
center of the room, in the arm-down position (or face up,
in the arm-up position). For most equipment, this will place
important options, switches, LEDs, or jacks for testing and
monitoring purposes at the easiest position for installer ac-
cess and viewing.
3. Align mounting holes and attach equipment to SwingRack
arms. Align the correct mounting holes of the equipment
to be installed with the proper, bottom-most, threaded
holes at the end of each swing-down arm (see Figure 8). A
support plate helps to temporarily support the equipment
during this process. Attach the equipment (or the equip-
ment’s mounting ears) to the arms by inserting the provided
screws through the aligned holes and tightening the screws.
4. Install external D-rings, if applicable. Equipped with the
VESR-00 model are two, external-arm, 3" D-rings. If de-
sired, these D-rings can be installed at this time (see
Figure 3 or Figure 8 for the external D-ring mounting loca-
tion). As stated in the NOTE in Paragraph 3.5.1, if
2-RU-high equipment is installed, then the adapter ears
cannot be used to mount the D-rings. However, if space
permits (1 RU is available), attach the D-rings to the center
set of holes in the installed adapter ears: first mount the
adapter ears to the swing-arms, then mount the D-rings to
the ears using the provided hardware.
5. Install race-way (slotted duct), if applicable. For the
VESR-14 model only, if desired (and if one RU is avail-
able), the provided cable race-way can be installed at this
time in the top RU position, for cable management pur-
poses. As stated in the NOTE in Paragraph 3.5.1, if the
equipment installed is 2 RUs high, then the race-way cannot
be used, as their mounting holes in the adapter ears are not
available. Before installing the 19" wide race-way (see
Figure 7), first attach the adapter ears to the top RU posi-
tion at the ends of the swing-arms, using the provided
hardware. Then, to install the race-way, first orient the
race-way so the front cover faces the installer, or the center
of the room. Slide off the front cover. Locate the slots or
mounting holes on the back wall of the race-way (at both
ends) and align the slots with the corresponding inner-most
set of holes in the installed adapter ears, then attach the
race-way to the ears with the provided hardware. If cable
placement and routing will be performed at this time, post-
pone the re-attachment of the race-way’s front cover until
all cable installation and routing is complete.
6. Install cable boots, if applicable. The VESR-14 model is
shipped with two bend-radius cable protection boots (see
Inset B of Figure 7). Install the boots near the connector
end of the fiber cable by weaving and gently pressing the
cable into the slot provided in the boot, then slide the boot
up the cable as far as it will go, making it snug up against the
strain-relief of the connector. Repeat for each boot.
- CAUTION -
Always observe proper fiber cable bend radius requirements,
per company practice, and per cable and equipment
manufacturer instructions, to avoid fiber damage.
7. Perform all cable routing and installer connections. Tie-
down slots and factory-installed internal-arm D-rings are
provided in the SwingRack for convenient cable routing
and management. Some models also provide a 2-piece fi-
ber-management spool for cable routing or slack purposes,
and a flexible, orange, fiber-cable protection tube at the
back of the arm near the back plate. Fiber cables are typical-
ly routed first through the flexible orange tube, then looped
around the spool in the swing-arm (see Paragraph 2.2.2 if
greater spool slack or storage capacity is desired), routed
through the internal-arm D-rings, brought around the end
of the swing-arm, through any installed external-arm D-
ring and cable race-way, then attached to the appropriate
connector on the mounted equipment. If splicing of fiber
cables is desired at the SwingRack location, use the Westell
splice tray kit (which is mounted inside the swing-arm), per-
form all splicing per company practice, mount the tray in
the arm, and continue with cable routings and connections.
Use all of the aforementioned features to perform all cable
routings, management, connections, fiber splicing, and
cable slack management procedures, per company prac-
tice. Additional D-rings and cables are available (see
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Figure 8. Close-up of Swing-Arm
External-type
D-ring*
(mounts to
adapter ear)
Internal-arm D-ring
(factory installed)
Route fiber cables
through flexible tube**
(secure tube to wall, if
desired), then route
cable around the
spool**, then through
the D-rings, then on to
the mounted equipment.
Latch
Spool**
* Provided with VESR-00 model only.
** Provided with VESR-14 model only.
Flexible
protective
tube for fiber
cables**
Area for optional
splice tray
Adapter ear
(for 19” equipment)
Sample Fiber
Cable
(not provided)
Bend-radius
protection
boot
SC-type fiber
connector
Affix tube to wall
via a customer-
supplied saddle
and cable-tie
here, if desired.
- SPLICE TRAY NOTE -
Located within each arm are threaded holes that accept screws
that can be used to attach a fiber splice tray, if desired.
8. Perform any equipment testing. Per company practice, per-
form any equipment testing prior to closing and locking the
SwingRack.
9. Prepare to close the SwingRack. Verify all cables are neat,
do not protrude, and are within the confines or walls of the
swing-arms. If the race-way is installed, verify the cover is
installed. If it is not installed, slide or snap it on (do not
pinch any cables). Also verify no equipment, cables, or parts
protrude more than 3.25" past the end of the arms (without
adapter ears), to avoid contact with the top flange of the
back plate when the arms are closed or in the up position.
10. Close the SwingRack. After verifying that no cables or
equipment will be pinched, pushed, pressed or pulled out of
position (including the flexible orange tubing), use a hand
on each arm to slowly and carefully lift and close the Swing-
Rack’s arms until the slam-bolt latches are fully-inserted
into the holes provided for them in the back plate’s side
walls. Pull on the arms to verify they are secure.
11. Install and lock cover, if applicable. If a cover is provided,
install it at this time. Align and insert the tabs in the bottom
of the cover with and into the slots in the top of the support
plate. Press the top of the cover toward the top flange of the
back plate, insert the provided key into the lock, and turn
the key clockwise to rotate the lock’s tab into the slot pro-
vided for it in back plate’s top flange.
3.5.2 Mounting 19" Equipment
If the equipment to be mounted on the SwingRack was de-
signed for 19" rack mounting, first install the provided adapter
ears onto the ends of each swing-down arm before attaching
the equipment to the arms. Follow the steps below.
1. Place arms in down position. Perform Step 1 from Para-
graph 3.5.1 to open the swing-arms.
2. Attach adapter ears to swing-arms. Locate the adapter ears
and hardware shipped with the SwingRack. Four ears are
provided. Install one ear in the lowest RU position on each
arm if the equipment is 1 RU high. Install two ears on each
arm if the equipment is 2 RUs high, or if two 1-RU-high
units will be mounted. Always mount ears and equipment in
the lowest RU position first. This allows best installer access
and allows the equipment weight to be supported by the
support plate.
3. Determine proper equipment orientation. Perform Step 2
from Paragraph 3.5.1 to properly orient the equipment.
4. Align mounting holes and attach equipment to ears. Align
the correct mounting holes of the equipment to be mounted
with the proper, inner-most, holes in the lowest installed
adapter ears (see Figure 8) on the swing-arms. A support
plate helps to temporarily support the equipment during
this process. Attach the equipment (or the equipment’s
mounting ears) to the arms by inserting the provided screws
through the aligned holes and tightening the screws. If two
separate pieces of equipment are being installed, each
1-RU-high, mount the second one at this time in the top RU
position. If a 2-RU-high piece of equipment is mounted, or
a race-way is not provided, skip Step 5 below.
5. Install external D-rings, if applicable. Two, external-arm,
3" D-rings are equipped with the VESR-00 model. If de-
sired, these D-rings can be installed at this time (see
Figure 3 or Figure 8 for external D-ring mounting loca-
tions). Attach the D-rings to the center set of holes in the
installed adapter ears: first mount the adapter ears to the
swing-arms, then mount the D-rings to the ears using the
provided hardware.
6. Perform remaining steps. Perform Steps 5 through 11 of
Paragraph 3.5.1 to install the cable race-way and the bend-
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routings and cable connections, to perform any equipment
testing, to perform cable management and housekeeping in
preparation for closing the SwingRack, to close the arms of
the SwingRack, and to install and lock the front cover (if
provided).
4. CUSTOMER & TECHNICAL SERVICES
4.1 Customer Service & Technical Assistance
If technical or customer assistance is required, contact Westell
by calling or using one of the following options:
Voice: [phone]
email: [email protected]
Visit Westell’s World Wide Web site at http://www.Westell.com
for additional information about Westell.
4.2 Part Numbers
This equipment is identified by a product number
(A90-VESR00), which consists of three parts: the issue letter
of the equipment (A), the assembly type (90), and the specific
model number (VESR00). Each time a change is made to the
product which changes the form, fit, or function of the product,
the issue letter is incremented or advanced by one. Be sure to
indicate the issue level as well as the model number when mak-
ing inquiries about the equipment.
5. WARRANTY & REPAIRS
5.1 Warranty
Westell warrants this product to be free of defects at the time
of shipment. Westell also warrants this product to be fully func-
tional for the time period specified by the terms and conditions
governing the sale of the product. Any attempt to repair or
modify the equipment by anyone other than an authorized
Westell representative will void the warranty.
5.2 Repair and Return
Westell will repair or replace any defective Westell equipment
without cost during the warranty period if the unit is defective
for any reason other than abuse, improper use, or improper
installation. To return defective equipment, first request a Re-
turn Material Authorization (RMA) number from Westell by
calling or using one of the options shown below. Once an RMA
number is obtained, return the defective unit (freight prepaid),
along with a brief problem description, to the address we will
provide to you when you contact us.
Voice: [phone]
email: [email protected]
Replacements will be shipped in the fastest manner consistent
with the urgency of the situation. Westell will continue to repair
or replace faulty equipment beyond the warranty period for a
nominal charge. Contact Westell for details.
6. SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 Physical Specifications
The physical specifications are shown in Table 2.
Physical Feature U.S. Metric
Height 24.38 inches 62 cm
Width (closed) 26.5 inches 67.3 cm
Depth (closed, including lock) 6.38 inches 16.2 cm
Depth (open) 18.5 inches 47 cm
Depth (open, with D-ring installed) 21.6 inches 55 cm
Weight (approx.) 24 pounds 10.9 Kilograms
Max. Load Weight 25 pounds 11.4 Kilograms
Operating Temperature −40°to 149°F-40°to 65°C
Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
For mounting hole spacings or dimensions, see Figure 6.
Table 2. Physical Specifications
6.2 Ordering Specifications
To order units, call the telephone number shown in Paragraph
4.1 and please specify a part number, as shown in Table 3.
Part # Description
A90-VESR00 VirtualEdgetSwingRack 19/23" wall-mount equipment
rack. Includes a ground lug, a ground strap, 4 adapter ears,
6 internal-arm D-rings, and 2 external-arm 3" D-rings.
A90-VESR14 SVirtualEdgetSwingRack 19/23" wall-mount equipment
rack, with additional fiber and cable management features.
Includes a ground lug, a ground strap, 4 adapter ears, 5
internal-arm D-rings, a 2-piece fiber management spool,
two bend-radius protection boots, a cable race-way (duct),
a flexible fiber-cable protection tube, and a locking cover.
Optional Equipment*
A90-VECMRING3 Cable management D-Ring (Qty = 1)
Splice Tray Kit A splice tray and two screws are available as a kit, mounts
inside the swing-arm.
A variety of optional equipment is available. Call Westell for details.
Table 3. Ordering and Option Information