PRSS contentdepot IDC SFX4104 Installation Manual - page 17
ContentDepot Installation Guide
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Step 2 Prepare Rack Space and Power
Dependencies: Complete this procedure before installing the satellite receivers.
Tools and supplies: Blank rack panels; rack screws; UPS; screwdrivers; electrical tools.
Preconditions: You've completed the rack space and rack power worksheets.
End condition: You have enough rack space and appropriate power supply for all the ContentDepot gear.
Procedure 2. Preparing rack space and power
Step
Instruction
1
Ensure that there is readily accessible power, sufficient to handle the load.
2
If you are rack-mounting the equipment, obtain a new rack or clear sufficient
contiguous rack space:
• Four spaces for minimal installation
• Seven spaces if you plan to install both receivers
3
Set up a table or rack shelf nearby for a keyboard, video, and mouse.
Step 3 Prepare RF System
Dependencies: Complete this procedure before installing the satellite receivers.
Tools and supplies: two 75 ohm coaxial cables with with Type F connectors on each end; electrical
tools
Preconditions: 1) You have an L-band feed coming from your satellite antenna. 2) You've completed
the L-band connection worksheet.
End condition: The L-band input from the antenna is split into at least three segments to feed all required
destinations, including the two new Pro Audio receivers
If you have to disconnect your L-band receive system to install new splitters or cables, be careful to not
interrupt currently active programs.
Procedure 3. Prepare your RF system
Step
Instruction
1
Identify the L-band coaxial cable coming from the antenna.
2
As required, disconnect the cable from any in-house devices and run into the rack that will
hold the ContentDepot gear.
3
At the ingress to the rack, verify the number of ports available.
4
If you do not have two ports available, verify that all ports with connections are still in use.
If they are, you will need to redesign your downlink RF structure to provide more ports.