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ACX5448, ACX5448-D, and ACX5448-M Site Guidelines and Requirements

General Site Guidelines

Efficient device operation requires proper site planning and maintenance. It also requires proper layout of the equipment, rack or cabinet, and wiring closet.

To plan and create an acceptable operating environment for your device and prevent environmentally caused equipment failures:

  • Keep the area around the chassis free from dust and conductive material, such as metal flakes.

  • Follow prescribed airflow guidelines to ensure that the cooling system functions properly. Ensure that exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the device.

  • Follow the prescribed electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention procedures to prevent damaging the equipment. Static discharge can cause components to fail completely or intermittently over time.

  • Install the device in a secure area, so that only authorized personnel can access the device.

Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines

Table 1 describes the factors you must consider while planning the electrical wiring at your site.

Warning:

You must provide a properly grounded and shielded environment and use electrical surge-suppression devices.

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Table 1: Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines

Site Wiring Factor

Guidelines

Signaling limitations

If your site experiences any of the following problems, consult experts in electrical surge suppression and shielding:

  • Improperly installed wires cause radio frequency interference (RFI).

  • Damage from lightning strikes occurs when wires exceed recommended distances or pass between buildings.

  • Electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) caused by lightning damage unshielded conductors and electronic devices.

Radio frequency interference

To reduce or eliminate RFI from your site wiring, do the following:

  • Use a twisted-pair cable with a good distribution of grounding conductors.

  • If you must exceed the recommended distances, use a high-quality twisted-pair cable with one ground conductor for each data signal, when applicable.

Electromagnetic compatibility

If your site is susceptible to problems with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), particularly from lightning or radio transmitters, seek expert advice.

Strong sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) can cause:

  • Destruction of the signal drivers and receivers in the device,

  • Electrical hazards as a result of power surges conducted over the lines into the equipment.

Chassis Physical Specifications for ACX5400 Routers

The ACX5400 router chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the hardware components. Table 2, Table 3, and Table 4 summarize the physical specifications of ACX5448, ACX5448-D, and ACX5448-M routers and their components.

Table 2: Physical Specifications for an ACX5448 Router Chassis and FRUs

Item

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

ACX5448

1.70 in. (4.33 cm)

17.26 in. (43.84 cm)

Without fan module and power supply module (PSM) handles: 20.29 in. (51.53 cm)

With fan module and PSM handles: 21.81 in.(55.41 cm)

  • With FRUs installed: 22.48 lb (10.2 kg)

  • With no FRUs installed: 16 lb (7.26 kg)

Fan module

1.62 in. (4.11 cm)

1.59 in. (4.05 cm)

3.62 in. (9.19 cm)

0.35 lb (0.16 kg)

AC PSM

1.58 in. (4.01 cm)

2.23 in. (5.66 cm)

14.50 in. (36.83 cm)

2.2 lb (1 kg)

DC PSM

1.67 in. (4.24 cm)

2.23 in. (5.66 cm)

14.53 in. (36.91 cm)

2.2 lb (1 kg)
Table 3: Physical Specifications for an ACX5448-D Router Chassis and FRUs

Item

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

ACX5448-D

1.70 in. (4.33 cm)

17.26 in. (43.84 cm)

Without fan module and PSM handles: 20.29 in. (51.53 cm)

With fan module and PSM handles: 21.81 in.(55.41 cm)

  • With FRUs installed: 23.14 lb (10.5 kg)

  • With no FRUs installed: 16.76 lb (7.6 kg)

Fan module

1.62 in. (4.11 cm)

1.59 in. (4.05 cm)

3.62 in. (9.19 cm)

0.33 lb (0.15 kg)

AC PSM

1.58 in. (4.01 cm)

2.23 in. (5.66 cm)

14.50 in. (36.83 cm)

2.2 lb (1 kg)

DC PSM

1.67 in. (4.24 cm)

2.23 in. (5.66 cm)

14.53 in. (36.91 cm)

2.2 lb (1 kg)
Table 4: Physical Specifications for an ACX5448-M Router Chassis and FRUs

Item

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

ACX5448-M

1.70 in. (4.33 cm)

17.26 in. (43.84 cm)

Without fan module and power supply module handles: 24.0 in. (61.0 cm)

With fan module and power supply module handles: 25.5 in.(64.8 cm)

  • With FRUs installed: 26.12 lb (11.85 kg)

  • With no FRUs installed: 19.73 lb (8.95 kg)

Fan module

1.62 in. (4.11 cm)

1.59 in. (4.05 cm)

3.62 in. (9.19 cm)

0.33 lb (0.15 kg)

AC PSM

1.58 in. (4.01 cm)

2.23 in. (5.66 cm)

14.50 in. (36.83 cm)

2.2 lb (1 kg)

DC PSM

1.67 in. (4.24 cm)

2.23 in. (5.66 cm)

14.53 in. (36.91 cm)

2.2 lb (1 kg)

ACX5400 Router Environmental Requirements and Specifications

The router must be installed in a rack or cabinet. It must be housed in a dry, clean, well-ventilated, and temperature-controlled environment.

Follow these environmental guidelines:

  • The site must be as dust-free as possible, because dust can clog air intake vents and filters, reducing the efficiency of the router cooling system.

  • Maintain ambient airflow for normal router operation. If the airflow is blocked or restricted, or if the intake air is too warm, the router might overheat, leading to the router temperature monitor shutting down the device to protect the hardware components.

Table 5 provides the required environmental conditions for normal router operation.

Table 5: ACX5400 Router Environmental Tolerances

Description

Tolerance

Altitude

No performance degradation to 6,000 feet (1,829 meters)

Relative humidity

Normal operation ensured in relative humidity range of 5% through 90%, noncondensing

  • Short-term operation ensured in relative humidity range of 5% through 93%, noncondensing

    Note:

    As defined in NEBS GR-63-CORE, short-term events can be up to 96 hours in duration but not more than 15 days per year.

Temperature

  • Normal operation ensured in temperature range of 32° F through 104° F (0° C through 40° C)

  • Non-operating storage temperature in shipping container: –40° F through 158° F (–40° C through 70° C)

Seismic

Complies with Zone 4 earthquake requirements according to NEBS GR-63-CORE.
Note:

Install ACX Series devices only in restricted-access areas, such as dedicated equipment rooms and equipment closets, in accordance with Articles 110-16, 110-17, and 110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

ACX5400 Grounding Cable and Lug Specifications

For installations that require a separate grounding conductor to the chassis, you must ground the router properly before connecting power to ensure proper operation and to meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements. To ground an ACX5400 router, connect a grounding cable to earth ground and then attach it to the chassis grounding points.

Warning:

The router is a pluggable type A equipment installed in a restricted-access location. It has a separate protective earthing terminal provided on the chassis and on the DC power supply module in addition to the grounding pin of the AC power supply cord. Under all circumstances, use this grounding connection to ground the chassis. This tested system meets or exceeds all applicable EMC regulatory requirements with the two-hole protective grounding terminal.

Warning:

To comply with GR-1089 requirements, all intra-building copper cabling used for SFP+ and QSFP+ ports must be shielded and grounded at both ends.

CAUTION:

Before router installation begins, a licensed electrician must attach a cable lug to the grounding cables that you supply. See Connect Earth Ground to ACX5400 Routers. A cable with an incorrectly attached lug can damage the router.

Before connecting the router to earth ground, review the following information:

  • You require a protective earthing terminal bracket for connecting the chassis to earth ground. This two-holed bracket attaches on the side of the chassis through the mounting rail and provides a protective earthing terminal for the router. The grounding points are in the form of studs sized for #10–32 pan head screws. (You need to provide these screws with integrated washers as we do not ship them in the accessory kit). The grounding points are spaced at 0.63-in. (16-mm) centers.

  • For an ACX5448 router, the grounding lug required is a Panduit LCD10-10A-L or equivalent (not provided). The grounding lug accommodates 12 AWG (2.5 mm²) stranded wire.

  • For an ACX5448 router, the grounding cable that you provide for the chassis must be the same size or heavier than the input wire of each power supply. Minimum recommendations are 12 AWG (2.5 mm²) stranded wire, 60° C wire, or as permitted by local code.

  • For ACX5448-D and ACX5448-M routers, the grounding lug required is a Panduit LCD10-10A-L or equivalent. The grounding lug accommodates 12 AWG (2.5 mm²) , 90° C temperature-rated stranded wire.

Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for ACX5400 Routers

When planning the site for installing an ACX5400 router, you must allow sufficient clearance around the installed chassis (see Figure 1 and Figure 2).

Figure 1: Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for ACX5448 and ACX5448-D RoutersClearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for ACX5448 and ACX5448-D Routers
Figure 2: Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for ACX5448-M RoutersClearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for ACX5448-M Routers

  • For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be unrestricted. See Cooling System and Airflow in ACX5448, ACX5448-D, and ACX5448-M Routers for more information about the airflow through the chassis.

  • If you are mounting an ACX5400 router in a rack or cabinet with other equipment, ensure that the exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the chassis.

  • For service personnel to remove and install hardware components, and to accommodate the interface and power cable bendradius, there must be adequate space at the front and rear of the router. Allow at least 24 in. (61 cm) of space both at the front and the rear of the router.

Cabinet Requirements for ACX5400 Routers

You can mount an ACX5400 router in an enclosure or cabinet that contains a four-post 19-in. open rack as defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document number EIA-310-D) published by the Electronics Industry Association.

Cabinet requirements consist of:

  • Cabinet size and clearance

  • Cabinet airflow requirements

Table 6 provides the cabinet requirements and specifications for an ACX5400 router.

Table 6: Cabinet Requirements for ACX5400 Routers

Cabinet Requirement

Guidelines

Cabinet size and clearance

The minimum cabinet size for accommodating an ACX5400 router is 36 in. (91.4 cm) deep. Large cabinets improve airflow and reduce the chance of overheating.

Cabinet airflow requirements

When you mount the router in a cabinet, ensure that ventilation through the cabinet is sufficient to prevent overheating.

  • Ensure that the cool air supply you provide through the cabinet adequately dissipates the thermal output of the router (or routers).

  • Ensure that the cabinet allows the chassis hot exhaust air to exit the cabinet without recirculating into the router. An open cabinet (without a top or doors) that employs hot air exhaust extraction from the top allows the best airflow through the chassis. If the cabinet contains a top or doors, perforations in these elements assist with removing the hot air exhaust.

  • The ACX5400 router fans exhaust hot air either through the vents on the port panel or through the fan modules and PSMs. Install the router in the cabinet in a way that maximizes the open space on the FRU side of the chassis. This maximizes the clearance for critical airflow.

  • Route and dress all cables to minimize the blockage of airflow to and from the chassis.

  • Ensure that the spacing of rails and adjacent cabinets allows for the proper clearance around the router and cabinet.

Rack Requirements for ACX5400 Routers

The ACX5400 routers are designed to be installed on four-post racks.

Table 7 provides the rack requirements and specifications for ACX5400 routers.

Table 7: Rack Requirements for ACX5400 Routers

Rack Requirement

Guidelines

Rack type

Use a four-post rack that provides bracket holes or hole patterns spaced at 1-U increments (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm) and that the rack meets the size and strength requirements to support the weight.

A U is the standard rack unit defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document number EIA-310–D) published by the Electronics Industry Association.

Mounting bracket hole spacing

Ensure that the holes in the mounting brackets are spaced at 1 U (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm) so that the router can be mounted in any rack that provides holes spaced at that distance.

Rack size and strength

  • Ensure that the rack complies with the standards for a 19-in. rack as defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document number EIA-310–D) published by the Electronics Industry Association.

  • Use an 800-mm rack as defined in the four-part Equipment Engineering (EE) European telecommunications standard for equipment practice (document numbers ETS 300 119-1 through 119-4) published by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (http://www.etsi.org).

    The horizontal spacing between the rails in a rack that complies with this standard is usually wider than the device's mounting brackets, which measure 19 in. (48.26 cm) from outer edge to outer edge. Use approved wing devices to narrow the opening between the rails as required.

  • Ensure that the rack rails are spaced widely enough to accommodate the router chassis’ external dimensions. The outer edges of the front-mounting brackets extend the width to 19 in. (48.26 cm).

  • Ensure that for four-post installations, the front and rear rack rails are spaced between 23.25 in. (59 cm) and 30.6 in. (77.7 cm) front-to-back.

  • Ensure that the rack is strong enough to support the weight of the router. The fully configured ACX5448 router weighs about 22.48 lb (10.2 kg), the ACX5448-D router weighs 23.14 lb (10.5 kg), and the ACX5448-M router weighs 26.12 lb (11.85 kg).

  • Ensure that the spacing of rails and adjacent racks allows for proper clearance around the router and rack.

Rack connection to building structure

  • Secure the rack to the building structure.

  • If earthquakes are a possibility in your geographical area, secure the rack to the floor.

  • Secure the rack to the ceiling brackets as well as wall or floor brackets for maximum stability.