ConnectCADPlacing a rack frame

Tool

Tool set

Rack Frame

RackFrame_tool.png 

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.

Parameter

Description

General

 

Name

Enter a rack frame name for labels and reports

Manufacturer

 

Make/Model

Enter the manufacturer’s make and model information

Physical

 

Mounting

Select whether the rack frame mounts to the front or rear of the equipment rack (useful for 3D views)

Height RU

Select the height of the frame in rack units

Depth/Power/Weight

Specify the rack frame’s size, power requirements, and weight

Configuration

 

Slots H/V

Enter the number of slots in the frame, in the horizontal and vertical direction

Power Supplies

Select the number of power supplies in the frame

PSU Location

Select the location of the power supply units

PSU Size

Enter the size of each power supply unit

Location

Displays the containing layout room and equipment rack ID, as well as the rack location in rack units

Creating layouts