Aten VE8950R [6/17] General recommendations

3. General Recommendations

The following general recommendations for installing your VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952 system on a

network have been provided here for easy reference.

 Preparation

Build and test the rack and test all hardware components before attending the installation site. Doing

so will find any issues before moving to the hectic and time sensitive environment of the install itself.

Knowing that a unit was working properly before installation makes it far easier to pinpoint the cause

of the problem, saving time and money for your business.

 Power

Your installation is nothing without power. Use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to ensure a

clean, consistent power supply to all components in the rack. Be sure to calculate your total load and

run time requirements ahead and leave enough room in the rack.

 Software/Firmware & Tools

Where possible ATEN ships all components with the most up-to-date firmware, however before

starting any installation please check the downloads section of the products on aten.com to ensure

there are no updates to your system components. Also don’t forget to download IP installer – a handy

tool to help you identify IPs of your connected units.

All third party hardware also needs to be updated with the latest firmware – particularly switches and

TVs. For upgrade instructions please check with the relevant manufacturers.

 Mounting/Installation

All ATEN products should be mounted so that the logo and text printed on the unit is correctly aligned.

This will allow for the optimal airflow through the product. As already stated the vents should not be

obstructed with adequate clearance. Units should be secured using suitable fixings.

The correct mounting of devices, particularly in the unforgiving environment of an AV or IT rack, is vital

to any successful installation and the VE8900 / VE8950 / VE8952.