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Install a CSG1000 Series Appliance

This article provides instructions about how to unpack a Cloud Services Gateway (CSG) 1000 series appliance and how to mount a CSG1000 series appliance in a 19-inch rack.

Unpack a CSG1000 Series Appliance

The CSG1000 series appliance is packed in a plastic box, and it is shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing material. The carton also contains an accessory box. It is recommended that you unpack the appliance only when you are ready to install it.

To unpack a CSG1000 series appliance:

  1. Open the top flaps of the cardboard carton.
  2. Remove from the box the foam packing material holding the appliance and the accessories in place. See Figure 1.
  3. Remove the accessory box and the appliance from the foam packing material.
  4. Remove the accessories from the accessories box.
  5. Verify the components against the packing list that is included in the box.

Figure 1: Unpack a CSG1000 Series Appliance

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Note: It is recommended that you save the shipping carton and packing material when unpacking the appliance, in case you need to later move the appliance or return it. See How To Return Hardware.

Packing List for the CSG1000 Series Appliance

The cardboard carton in which a CSG1000 series appliance is shipped contains a packing list. Check the packing list against the parts that you receive in the shipping carton.

Table 1 lists the parts shipped with a CSG1300 or CSG1500 appliance.

Table 1: Parts Shipped with a CSG1300 or CSG1500 Appliance

Components Quantity
CSG1300 or CSG1500 appliance chassis 1
Power cable (US only) 1
Console cable DB-9 to RJ-45 1
LTE antenna (included only with LTE module) 2
WiFi antenna (included only with WiFi module) 2
Grounding wire (#18 AWG) 1
Rear-post brackets 2
Rear-post bracket ears 2
Screws for ear locking 2
Screws for rack mounting

4 (size M6)

Screws

20 (size M4)

Warning: This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are present.

Mount a CSG1300 or CSG1500 Appliance in a Rack

You can mount a CSG1300 or CSG1500 appliance in a four-post 19-inch rack. Two people are required to mount the appliance.

To mount the appliance, ensure that you have the following tools:

  • Number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver
  • Tape measure

To mount a CSG1300 or CSG1500 appliance in a four-post 19-inch rack:

  1. Place the appliance chassis on a flat, stable surface.
  2. Check the internal dimensions of the rack with a tape measure. The appliance is 43.8 mm wide (about 17.24 inches) and must fit within the mounting posts.
  3. Attach the two rear post brackets to the appliance chassis using a minimum of M4 screws that are shipped with the appliance. Do not overtighten the screws.
  4. Secure the appliance to the rack using the four M6 screws that are shipped with the appliance. Do not overtighten the screws.

Figure 2: Adjust the Rear Post Bracket Ears to a CSG1300 or CSG1500 Series Appliance

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  1. Lock the position of the rear post bracket ears using the two position-locking screws. You can adjust the rear post bracket ears to fit different rack depths, from 56 cm to 75 cm.
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