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Acme Packet 1100 Hardware Installation Guide 21
Caution When two Acme Packet 1100s are configured for high
availability, ensure that the power for each device is on a
separate circuit. If both supplies are connected to outlets on
the same circuit, the Acme Packet 1100 loss of power to that
circuit results in a loss of all data and voice connections.
Mounting
Guidelines
When preparing to install your Acme Packet 1100, please follow these guidelines:
• Leave
enough clearance (approximately 8” (20 cm)) in the rear of the equipment
rack to allow access to the reset button,, cabling and/or servicing the rear panel.
• Do not block the air inlets or obstruct airflow to the system in any way.
• Position equipment to allow for serviceability. This will aid in obviating the need
to remove or loosen other equipment in the rack.
• Remember that the Ethernet interfaces are limited to 328 feet/100 meters as
defined by the FAST Ethernet standard, IEEE 802.3.
Other Safety
Guidelines
When preparing to install the Acme Packet 1100:
• Ensure
that the equipment rack and components are properly grounded.
• Use a regulating UPS to protect the Acme Packet 1100 from power surges,
voltage spikes, and power failures.
• Ensure that your UPS can supply power for enough time to save your system
data and shut down the system gracefully.
Mounting
Hardware
The Acme Packet 1100 can be mounted in a variety of ways that are explained in each
of the following subsections. The mounting hardware for the various installation
methods is discussed in those subsections.
Table Top/Shelf
Mo
unting Hardware
The Acme Packet 1100 features four non-skid rubber feet that allow the unit to be
installed securely either on a table top or on a shelf.
Mounting Installation
Overview This section explains how to install your Acme Packet 1100 on a table top, in a
telecommunications or server equipment rack, or on a wall or other vertical surface.
Mounting Options Acme Packet provides flexible mounting options for installing the Acme Packet
1100, which can be mounted in any of the following configurations:
• 2- o
r 4-post tapped-hole equipment rack or square-hole equipment rack using
front-mounted rack mount flanges
• Vertical installation on either a wall or other surface
• Table top installation