Placing a rack frame
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Tool |
Tool set |
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Rack Frame
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Layout |
A rack frame is placed within a rack and it becomes associated with the rack, inheriting the rack’s ID/location and moving along with it. Rack frames are used for modular equipment items. A rack frame can optionally be inserted stand-alone.
To place a rack frame:
Click the tool.
Click to place the rack frame in the drawing; normally, place the rack frame within an equipment rack. The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default parameters. The parameters can be edited later from the Object Info palette.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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General |
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Name |
Enter a rack frame name for labels and reports |
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Manufacturer |
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Make/Model |
Enter the manufacturer’s make and model information |
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Physical |
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Mounting |
Select whether the rack frame mounts to the front or rear of the equipment rack (useful for 3D views) |
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Height RU |
Select the height of the frame in rack units |
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Depth/Power/Weight |
Specify the rack frame’s size, power requirements, and weight |
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Configuration |
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Slots H/V |
Enter the number of slots in the frame, in the horizontal and vertical direction |
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Power Supplies |
Select the number of power supplies in the frame |
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PSU Location |
Select the location of the power supply units |
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PSU Size |
Enter the size of each power supply unit |
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Location |
Displays the containing layout room and equipment rack ID, as well as the rack location in rack units |
