Installation of the modem
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3.5 Installation of the modem
The following sections describe the installation and how to ground the modem.
3.5.1 To install the modem
To install the modem, do as follows:
1. Slide the modem into a 1U space in a 19ā rack, preferably directly below or abov
e the
AC
U.
2. Mount the screws in each side through the holes in the front and fasten the scre
ws to
the rack. Make sure that the unit is mounted securely according to the requirements for
yo
ur 19ā rack.
3.5.2 To ground the modem
1. Make sure that the grounding requirements are met. See the appendix Ground and RF
protection on page C-1 for details about grounding.
3.5.3 Provisioning key and terminal type
You need the Terminal Provisioning Key (TPK) and the Terminal Type to activate the
modem during commissioning with Inmarsat or other GX service providers. The TPK is
printed on the box label and the type label of the modem. The TPK is unique for each Core
Module (GMU). The terminal type describes the terminal and the manufacturer.
Make sure that the ventilation grills at the sides of the unit are not blocked.
Figure 3-22: Ground stud, GMU