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Be sure that the unit is placed on a suitable flat surface, leaving

some space at the back of the unit to accommodate the exhaust fans.
Attach the cables between the chassis and each device that will be
interconnected, then plug the chassis into a reliable, filtered power
source.

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Refer to the installation guide shipped with the 

iMcV Module

for

configuration information.  

Master Modules

come ready to install.

The process for installing 

iMcV Modules

and 

Master Module

s is sim-

ple.  Remove the blank bracket covering the slot where you’ll be
installing the module.  Slide the module into the chassis, via the
cardguides, until the module is seated securely in the connector.
Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the captive screws.
Should any slots remain uncovered after the module(s) have been
installed, replace the blank bracket(s) to ensure proper EMI shielding.

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An

iMcV/18

chassis that has its management enabled (discussed on

page 3) is connected to the LAN via an external 10Base-T hub con-
nection.  Connect the chassis to the network by plugging one end of
a CAT-5 straight-through twisted pair cable into the port labeled
“SNMP” on the 

iMcV/18 

chassis.  Plug the other end of the cable into

a device (e.g., switch, hub, etc.) in your existing 10 Mbps Ethernet
network.

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A managed 

iMcV/18

chassis is connected to the LAN via an exter-

nal 10Base-T hub connection.  Connect a managed chassis to the
network by plugging one end of a twisted pair cable into the port
labeled “LAN” on the 

Master Module

.  Plug the other end of the

twisted pair cable into a device (e.g., switch, hub, etc.) in your exist-
ing 10 Mbps Ethernet network.

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iMcV Module

s and 

Master Module

s feature diagnostic LEDs that pro-

vide information to help determine where failures reside when they
occur in your network.  Refer to the installation guide shipped with the
module for LED information.

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Due to the high power demands of 

iMcV-LIM 10/100

and 

iMcV-

Gigabit 

you cannot fully populate some 

iMcV/18

chassis with these

modules.  The chart below shows the maximum number of modules
each power supply can accommodate.

If you wish to use these modules in combinations, please consult the

IMC Networks Web site at 

www.imcnetworks.com

for more information

or contact IMC Networks technical support via e-mail at

techsupport@imcnetworks.com  

or by phone at (949) 465-3000 or (800)

624-1070 (U.S. and Canada), +32-16-550880 (Europe) for assistance.

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iMcV/18

ships with one Power Module power supply installed.  It can

operate on either AC or DC power, depending upon the Power
Module(s) used.  A second, redundant Power Module may be installed
by removing the blank faceplate covering the second slot on the rear of
the unit.  Note that AC and DC power supplies can be mixed.  It is not,
however, recommended that the 60W AC/70W DC and 110W AC/
100W DC Power Modules be mixed.  If an increased need for power is
required, however, the modules can be hot-swapped for each other by
following the instructions below:

1) Remove the blank faceplate covering the second slot on the rear

of the unit.

2) Insert the 110W Power Supply into the second slot.
3) Apply power cord to and turn on the 110W Power Supply.
4) Turn off and remove the power cord from the 60W Power Supply.
5) Remove the 60W Power Supply from the chassis.

Note

: Do not increase the load of the chassis until the 60W power 

supply is removed from the iMcV/18.

About iMcV/18

The 

iMcV/18

chassis is a modular, media converter chassis designed

to be used in conjunction with all IMC Networks’ 

iMcV  Modules

,

including 

iMcV-PIM

iMcV-LIM

iMcV-ATM

iMcV-S2MM

iMcV-M2MM

,

iMcV-LIM 10/100, iMcV-Gigabit

and 

iMcV-FiberWay, 

along with

BandwidthManager

.  

iMcV/18

features one slot for installing an 

iMcV-M

Master  Module

and 18 slots for installing any combination of

iMcV Modules

.  

iMcV/18

ships with one 100 - 240 VAC or -48 VDC

Power Module and an additional slot for a second, redundant power
supply.  

iMcV/18

can be installed either as a managed or unmanaged

device.  A managed 

iMcV/18

uses an 

iMcV-Master Module

.

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Before installing any 

iMcV Modules

and/or 

Master Modules

into the

iMcV/18

, you should first install the 

iMcV/18

itself.

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To install a rackmountable 

iMcV/18

, you will typically need four #10

screws and four clip nuts.  (Hardware may vary depending on rack
type.)  The rest of the hardware is supplied with the unit.

First, mount the RETMA mounting ears to the chassis with the sup-

plied hardware.  Then locate a suitable location in the rack for installa-
tion and secure the clip-nuts onto the mounting rails.  Use the screws
to attach the chassis to the rack.  Finally, attach the cables between the
chassis and each device that will be interconnected, then plug the
chassis into a reliable, filtered power source.

When installing the chassis in an equipment rack, be sure to observe

the following precautions to prevent electrical or mechanical damage:

Stay within the chassis power rating to prevent overload of
supply circuits or damage to overcurrent protection and supply
wiring.

Maintain reliable earth ground, especially when connecting to
power strip instead of directly to branch circuit.

Protect your chassis from exposure to sunlight and electrical or
magnetic fields.

Ensure that the equipment rack remains stable, even with the
addition of the chassis and its associated cabling.

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The first slot, located closest to the left-side of the chassis (front view),

is the management slot for the 

Master Module

.  Install a 

Master Module

only if using SNMP-management capabilities.  Otherwise, this slot must
remain empty for the chassis and the 

iMcV Modules

to function properly.

The 18 slots to the right of the management slot are for 

iMcV Modules

.

Do not install an 

iMcV Module

in the management slot or vice versa.

iMcV Modules

may, however, be installed in any order within the 18 slots.

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60W  AC/70W  DC

100W  DC/110W  AC

iMcV-LIM 10/100

14

18

iMcV-Gigabit (Double-Wide)

5

6

iMcV-Gigabit (Single-Wide)

10

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