Nortel Networks 1000E User Manual

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Communication Server 1000E
Installation and Configuration
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Rack-mounting the components
Contents
This section contains information on the following topics:
Introduction
All CS 1000E system components are installed in a customer-supplied, 
19-inch rack. Also refer to the equipment layout plan and card slot assignment 
plan for additional information.
Component air circulation is either from front to back or from side to side. 
Therefore, components can be mounted immediately above or below an 
installed component. The rack’s u pattern provides adequate clearance 
between components. For example, a Media Gateway Expander could be 
installed in the next 5u pattern of mounting holes below an already installed