RADVision Scopia Elite 5100 Series Installation Manual - page 21
Setting up the MCU | 17
RADVISION | Installation Guide for SCOPIA Elite 5100 Series MCU Version 7.7
Verifying Rack Suitability
There are some critical requirements that you must meet when choosing a rack and before
mounting the device into it.
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Choosing the Type of Rack.................................................................... page 17
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Making Space for the MCU .................................................................... page 17
Choosing the Type of Rack
There are many types of racks on the market. The installation instructions in this guide are
intended for a 19” rack.
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Verify that the 19” rack meets the EIA-310 standards. This standard includes precise
definitions of the shape of the holes, their size, the depth of the rack and other features. For
more information on the EIA-310 standard, see
http://electronics.ihs.com/collections/eia/index.htm
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Notice that the vertical square holes on the rack posts are not spaced equally. They form a
repeating pattern of two holes close together, then one hole separate, then two holes close
together and so on. See
Figure 4-2 on page 17
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Figure 4-2
Hole distribution on 19” rack
Making Space for the MCU
When checking for an empty space to setup the device, be aware of its physical dimensions.
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Install the device in an open rack whenever possible. If installation in an enclosed rack is
unavoidable, ensure that the rack has adequate ventilation.
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Avoid placing the device in an overly congested rack or directly next to another equipment
rack. Otherwise, the heated exhaust air from other equipment can enter the inlet air vents
and cause the device to overheat.
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Maintain a minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.62 cm) on the left and right of the device for
the cooling air inlet and exhaust vents.