dissonantstring
Well-known member
hi ion,
what i meant is, if you are not keeping the original front panel as you mentioned earlier (as the BAE unit) and you are using an enclosed rack chassis (like par-metal and similar units, not as with this particular BAE unit), then i would think you would need to take the circuit out of the module. i guess i'm over-thinking things, but i thought you should be aware of what might need to be done to implement a 1U install into an enclosed rack chassis.
i didn't realize you were going to have a support bar/strain relief/cable pig-tails with external power supply pigtail.
if you look at the BAE unit the module is custom mounted. there is a support rail on the rear of the modules which seems to be mainly used as a lacing bar for the connector pigtails and to support/stabilize the two modules, but no chassis to enclose the units. i didn't realize you were going to have the support rails made for you if going with a 1U racking, rather than the commercially available enclosed rack chassis (like par-metal or Hifi2000) which you would have a difficult time fitting those modules in i believe due to the height restrictions.
i don't like exposed cabling like the BAE units as i never really trust the support or strain relief of something mounted in that fashion..just MHO. if it works for you go for it. i may be wrong, but i unaware of anyone around here who has done it the BAE way so you'll need to be the one to take this leap and explore uncharted territories on your own.
i'm sure you'll be o.k. and it will be a great learning experience for all.
best of luck and keep us posted on your progress.
regards,
grant
what i meant is, if you are not keeping the original front panel as you mentioned earlier (as the BAE unit) and you are using an enclosed rack chassis (like par-metal and similar units, not as with this particular BAE unit), then i would think you would need to take the circuit out of the module. i guess i'm over-thinking things, but i thought you should be aware of what might need to be done to implement a 1U install into an enclosed rack chassis.
i didn't realize you were going to have a support bar/strain relief/cable pig-tails with external power supply pigtail.
if you look at the BAE unit the module is custom mounted. there is a support rail on the rear of the modules which seems to be mainly used as a lacing bar for the connector pigtails and to support/stabilize the two modules, but no chassis to enclose the units. i didn't realize you were going to have the support rails made for you if going with a 1U racking, rather than the commercially available enclosed rack chassis (like par-metal or Hifi2000) which you would have a difficult time fitting those modules in i believe due to the height restrictions.
i don't like exposed cabling like the BAE units as i never really trust the support or strain relief of something mounted in that fashion..just MHO. if it works for you go for it. i may be wrong, but i unaware of anyone around here who has done it the BAE way so you'll need to be the one to take this leap and explore uncharted territories on your own.
i'm sure you'll be o.k. and it will be a great learning experience for all.
best of luck and keep us posted on your progress.
regards,
grant