Keysight PXIe Chassis Family User Guide 75
Rack Mounting the Chassis Chassis Cooling and Rack Mounting
Rack Mounting the Chassis
Refer to “Rack Mount Accessory Kits” on page 76 for a list of available rack
mount kits for the PXIe chassis. To rack mount the chassis, follow these guideline
– The heaviest instrument or chassis should always be mounted in the
bottom of the rack.
– Always begin installing chassis at the bottom of the rack and working up.
This maintains a lower center of gravity and reduces the likelihood of the
rack tipping.
– Anti-tipping feet, if available with the rack, should always be extended.
– For maximum cooling and optimum rack thermal efficiency, place the
chassis with the greatest power consumption towards the top of the rack.
This promotes efficient cooling since heat rises. When placed nearer to the
top of the rack, higher power chassis will not unnecessarily heat other
chassis. However, in doing this, do not violate the guideline that the
heaviest chassis be placed at the bottom of the rack.
– As described in “Power Supply Capacity” on page 50, the maximum power
that can be supplied to the modules is 800 watts. If your modules are
consuming the maximum power, 1U of space is required for ventilation
below the chassis when you rack mount it.
- In handling the chassis in preparation for rack mounting, do
not stand the chassis on its side; the side handles can cause
the chassis to tip over.
- Depending on the power consumed by the chassis, a 1U space
may be required below the chassis to ensure adequate
ventilation for cooling. Be sure to provide this space if required
as described in this section.
The weight of an empty M9018B or M9019A PXIe chassis (no
modules installed in the chassis) is approximately 29.8 lbs (13.5
kg). Lift the chassis using a single side handle only when the
total chassis weight (chassis plus installed modules) does not
exceed 75 lbs (34.0 kg). Otherwise use both side handles to lift
the chassis.
The M9010A chassis weighs 30.91 lbs (14.02 kg).
Installing modules in the chassis may increase its weight to a
point where two people are required to lift the chassis. If two
people are not available, use a mechanical lift to lift the chassis.
The chassis should be transported using a rolling cart.
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