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CHAPTER
2
Installation
You can mount the ACS 5000 console server on a wall, rack or cabinet or place it on a desktop or
other flat surface. Two brackets are supplied with six hex screws to connect the brackets to the
console server.
Figure 2.1: Bracket Connections for Front Mount Configuration
Mount the Console Server
To perform the following procedure, use a Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with
brackets plus the appropriate nuts and bolts for the rack.
To rack mount the console server:
1. Install the brackets to the front or back edges of the ACS 5000 console server using a
screwdriver and the screws provided with the mounting kit.
2. Mount the console server in a secure position.
Make an Ethernet Connection
Connect an Ethernet cable from the 10/100BaseT port to an Ethernet hub or switch.