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Cisco IP/TV 3400 Series Servers User Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the IP/TV Server
Installing Cisco IP/TV 3426 Broadcast Server Units
Installing Cisco IP/TV 3426 Broadcast Server Units
Place the unit in the desired location. You can mount the IP/TV Server unit in a
rack for your convenience, or place it on a solid, stable surface. If you do not plan
to install the IP/TV Server in an equipment rack, proceed to the “Installing the
IP/TV Server on a Tabletop” section on page 3-30.
This section discusses the following topics:
• Rack Requirements
• Tools and Parts Required
• Installing the Chassis in the Rack
• Connecting Cables
• Connecting Power and Booting the System
Rack Requirements
Install your IP/TV Server in a rack that meets the following requirements:
• Four posts, 19 inches (48.3 cm) wide
• Minimum depth of 28.27 inches (71.8 cm) and maximum depth of 30 inches
(76.2 cm) between the front and rear mounting flanges
• Minimum depth of 2.76 inches (7.0 cm) between the front mounting flange
and inside of the front door (for cabinet-style racks)
• Minimum depth of 6.18 inches (15.7 cm) between the rear mounting flange
and inside of the rear door (for cabinet-style racks)
Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches (4.44 cm). Each increment
is referred to as a rack unit (RU). A 1-RU device is 1.75 inches (4.44 cm) tall.
