APX 1000™ Getting Started Guide
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Installing an APX 1000 Chassis
Read the guidelines before installing your APX 1000 unit in a cabinet or chassis. To provide an
interface for the unit’s initial configuration, you have to connect the serial port of the primary
control module to a workstation. Before applying power to the unit, verify that a card is present
in the top PCMIA slot of the control module. Also verify that power supplies are properly
grounded and that all desired slot cards are installed.
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Warning:
Before installing your APX 1000 unit, be sure to read the safety instructions in the
Edge Access Safety and Compliance Guide. Also read Appendix D, “Safety-Related Electrical,
Physical, and Environmental Information,” in this guide for information specific to your
product.
Temperature guidelines for installing units in a rack or
cabinet
To ensure adequate cooling, keep the following information in mind when installing
APX 1000 units:
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The maximum recommended ambient temperature for the APX 1000 unit is 50° Celsius
(122° Fahrenheit). Take care to allow sufficient air circulation when an APX 1000 unit is