Rack Mounting Hardware for the GigaVUE-2404
GigaVUE-2404® systems are shipped with rack ears and full-length brackets for mounting (Figure 1) in either a four-post or two-post rack.
Rack Ears
Use the rack ears either by themselves for center-mounting in a two-post rack or together with the adjustable brackets for four-point mounting in a four-post rack.
Full Length Brackets
Use the rack ears either by themselves for center-mounting in a two-post rack or together with the adjustable brackets for four-point mounting in a four-post rack.
Figure 1: Rack Mount Hardware Kit – Full-Length Brackets
Two-Post Rack Methods (Center or Front Mount)
Center-Mount Position | Front-Mount Position
Attach rack ears so that they are facing towards the rear of the system for center-mounting for center-mounting. Attach the rack ears so that they are facing towards the front of the system for front-mounting (or four-point mounting in four-post racks).
Four-Post Rack Mounting
Attach the rack ears so that they are facing towards the front of the system for four-point mounting in four-post racks. As you can see from the pictures below, the brackets can be positioned to fit a wide array of four-post rackets. Attach the full-length brackets to the sides of the GigaVUE-2404 system with enough free play to position them to fit your rack’s dimensions. After you have attached the brackets to the rack’s rear posts, tighten the bracket connections to the sides of the GigaVUE-2404 chassis.
Fully Retracted Bracket
Fully Extended Bracket
Rack Mounting Hardware for the GigaVUE-420
GigaVUE-420® systems are shipped with rack ears and full length brackets for mounting (Figure 2) in either a four-post or two-post racks.
Center Mounting in Two-Post Racks
To center-mount the GigaVUE™ in a two-post rack, you attach the orange rack ears to the middle of the unit. As shown in Figure 2, you can attach the rack ears facing either forward or backward to best fit your rack.
Forward Facing Rack Ears
In this picture, the rack ears are attached at the center-mount position facing towards the front of the chassis.
Rear Facing Rack Ears
In this picture, the rack ears are attached at the center-mount position facing towards the rear of the chassis.
Figure 2: Attaching Rack Ears for Center-Mounting
To center-mount the GigaVUE chassis in a two-post rack:
1. Attach the orange rack ears to the middle of the unit using the supplied screws. As shown in Figure 2, you can attach the rack ears facing towards either the front or the rear of the chassis. Select the orientation that best fits your rack. For example, one position may provide better clearance for rack doors at the front of the chassis.
2. While one person supports the weight of the unit with the rack ears flush to the chassis, a second person can attach the ears to the rack with the supplied screws.
Four-Point Mounting in Four-Post Racks
To mount the GigaVUE-420 in a four-post rack, you use both the orange rack ears and the full length brackets. The rack ears attach at the front of the unit and the brackets at the rear.
• Attach the rack ears so that they are facing towards the front of the system for four-point mounting in four-post racks.
• The brackets can be positioned to fit a wide array of four-post rackets. Attach the full-length brackets to the sides of the GigaVUE-420 system with enough free play to position them to fit your rack’s dimensions. After you have attached the brackets to the rack’s rear posts, tighten the bracket connections to the sides of the GigaVUE-420 chassis.
Rack-Mounting the GigaVUE-MP
The GigaVUE-MP® can be rack-mounted using any of the following mount points:
• Four-point front and rear-mounted using the front rack ears and the supplied brackets.
• Two-point center-mounted using the supplied brackets.
There are a wide variety of racks available on the market. Make sure you consult the instructions provided by your rack vendor for detailed mounting instructions before installing the GigaVUE-MP chassis.
Center-Mounting Installation Instructions
To center-mount the GigaVUE-MP chassis in a two-post rack:
1. Attach the front of the bracket provided with the GigaVUE-MP to the two-post
rack as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Attaching the Brackets to the Rack (Two-Post Rack)
Slide the chassis into the rack space occupied by the brackets as shown in Figure 4:
Figure 4: Sliding the Chassis into the Rack Space
Attach the rear side screws through the bracket and into the GigaVUE-MP chassis, as shown in Figure 5. There are two rear side screws for each side of the chassis
Figure 5: Attaching the Rear Side Screws
