The Keysight/Agilent/HP 3488A Rack Mount Hardware integrates the 3488A Switch/Control Unit Mainframe into standard 19-inch equipment racks, providing secure mechanical mounting and optimized use of rack space. This hardware kit removes the need for benchtop feet, enabling efficient installation in production and laboratory environments where vertical real estate and accessibility are critical. Available with or without handles for flexible deployment options.
Technical Specifications
• Rack Standard: EIA-compliant 19-inch rack cabinets
• Rack Height: 2U (88.1 mm / 3.5 inches) vertical rack space
• Mainframe Dimensions: 425 mm width (16.75 inches) × 89 mm height (3.5 inches) without feet
• Mainframe Weight: Approximately 16 kg (36.5 lb)
• Mounting Method: Removal of feet with secured attachment to rack rails via included hardware
– Key Features
• Kit variants available with integral handles for transport and installation
• Handles simplify equipment insertion and removal from populated racks
• Standard hardware package requires TORX (T10, T20) and POZIDRIV screwdrivers
• Support shelf or direct rail mounting options depending on kit configuration
• Maintains full access to front panel controls and module slots during rack operation
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed exclusively for the 3488A Switch/Control Unit Mainframe. Supports all standard 3488A switch and control modules including 10-channel relay multiplexers (44470A), general-purpose relays (44471A), VHF switches (44472A), 4×4 matrix switches (44473A), 16-bit digital I/O (44474A), breadboard (44475A), 3-channel 18 GHz switches (44476A), form-C relays (44477A), and microwave switches up to 1.3 GHz (44478A/B). The mainframe accepts up to five modules simultaneously, enabling flexible switching and control configurations within a compact rack footprint.
