Chapter 1 Ellipse™ 3000 Installation Guide© 2014 Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved. 7 Ellipse 3000 Release 3.3, Rev AInstallation InstructionsNOTE: If the Ellipse 3000 contains the Quad HW board, 8 audio cables are included too!CAUTION: If anything is missing or damaged, do not continue with the installation.Installation InstructionsThis section explains the mechanical installation of an Ellipse 3000 unit in a standard equipmentrack.Installing the Unit in a RackNOTE: For rack installation, ensure that a designated 19" rack is fully prepared for installation. Ensuresufficient space behind the rack for easy access for installation and maintenance.The following sections detail the installation of an Ellipse 3000 unit in a 19" rack using thededicated mounting slides.Installing the BracketsTo prepare the Ellipse for rack installation:1. Fasten a pair of brackets to both side rails of the rack housing by using two flat washer screwsfor each side.2. Use the two front holes at the sides of the housing to attach the bracket. (Complementingnuts are already installed on the inner side of the holes, but the four screws required are notincluded in the supplied kit).3. Ensure proper grounding of the rack assembly to prevent potential electrical problems (SeeRack Grounding Connection for details on grounding the unit to a rack mount).Ellipse 3000 User Guide 1 Shared CDPower Cable 1 unitItem Quantity