
MCED-100 MetaCarrier Embedding Device Revision 1
Installation MN-MCED100
2–2
Once opened, inspect the shipment:
Step Task
1 Keep all shipping materials for storage or reshipment.
2 Check the packing list to ensure the shipment is complete.
3
Inspect the equipment for any possible damage incurred during shipment. Contact the carrier
and Comtech EF Data immediately to submit a damage report if damage is evident.
4
ReviewthisMCED‐100MetaCarrier®EmbeddingDeviceInstallationand
OperationManualcarefullytobecomefamiliarwithoperation.
5
ProceedtoSect.2.2InstallationintoaRackEnclosure.
2.2 Installing into a Rack Enclosure
WhenmountingtheMCED‐100intoarackenclosure(Figure2‐2):
• PROPER GROUNDING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. The equipment must be
connectedtotheprotectiveearthconnectionatalltimes.Itisthereforeimperative
thattheunitisproperlygrounded,usingthegroundstudprovidedontheunitrear
panel,duringinstallation,configuratio n,andoperation.
• PROPER AIR VENTILATI
ON IS REQUIRED. In a rack system where there is high
heatdischarge,provideforced‐aircoolingwithtop‐orbottom‐mountedfansor
blowers.
o Makesurethereisadequateclearanceinsidetheenclosure,especiallyat
thesideforairventilation.
o Air temperature inside the rack enclosure should never
exceed 50
°
C
(122
°
F).
For information about custom rack enclosures, contact Comtech EF Data
CustomerSupportduringnormalbusinesshoursorvisitComtechEFData’sWeb
site(www.comtechefdata.com/support.asp).
• The MCED‐100 CANNOT have rack slides mounted to the sides of the chassis.
Cooling fans and exhaust vents are provided here – air flow must not be
impeded.ComtechEFDatarecom
mendsthatanalternatemethodofsupportis
provided within the rack, such as standard rack shelves or the optional Rear‐
MountingSupport Bracket Kit. If there is any doubt, contact Comtech EFData
CustomerSupportduringnormalbusinesshours.
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