Rack construction service
FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and personalisation
When RF cabling is completed, active device application modules are loaded into the sub-racks, circuit breakers are installed and the rack can be “power tested” for the first time. At this point, any faulty DOA (Dead on Arrival) hardware is replaced and sent back to the supplier for repair or replacement. It is at this stage, that we perform a full rack functional test. To do this, we supply RF (Radio Frequency) signals to the rack, load a base configuration to the equipment and sweep test each and every pathway through the rack.
Once tested, the rack is base labelled, additional accessories are loaded. The rack is packed for shipment to site by a specialised freight carrier and bundled with application modules and site installation materials for power, communication and functional RF cabling. At this stage, any sensitive equipment is removed from the rack and packed separately. When a rack is installed at a network site, we also manufacture a set of inter-rack cables, which travel with the rack. The length and quantile of these cables is developed from a site survey which has been previously prepared and provided to the cable assembly team.
To coordinate accurate site delivery, a floor plan is marked up and attached with specific delivery instructions and placement orientation requirements. A completed equipment rack can weigh upwards of 350 kgs., so it is imperative that this is accurately performed.
Once successful delivery to footprint has been certified by the assigned project manager, then installation teams will be coordinated to attend site, perform installation and configuration of the equipment.
