Astronics / EADS / Racal 456884 Rack-Mount Ears (Option 60)

The Astronics / EADS / Racal 456884 Rack-Mount Ears (Option 60) are bracket accessories engineered to mount compatible equipment into standard 19-inch rack enclosures. These mounting brackets deliver secure, stable installation within rack systems and integrate directly with the EADS 1256 Switching System platform.

## Technical Specifications

• **Manufacturer:** Astronics / EADS / Racal
• **Model:** 456884
• **Designation:** Rack-Mount Ears (Option 60)
• **Rack Standard:** 19-inch
• **Associated Platform:** EADS 1256 Switching System

## Key Features

• Designed for standard 19-inch rack mounting
• Purpose-built for the EADS 1256 Switching System
• Provides secure mechanical fastening within rack enclosures
• Enables stable equipment positioning

## Typical Applications

The 456884 rack-mount ears serve installations requiring equipment integration within 19-inch rack frameworks, particularly where EADS 1256 Switching System platforms are deployed. The EADS 1256 itself occupies a 2U rack-mountable form factor and supports Ethernet, GPIB, and RS-232 remote interfaces alongside multiple plug-in slots for switching and digital I/O modules.

## Compatibility & Integration

The 456884 is specified as an accessory for the EADS 1256 Switching System, a compact switching and control platform. This option enables the EADS 1256 to be installed and secured within standard 19-inch rack infrastructures commonly deployed in test, measurement, and industrial control environments.

Third-party suppliers may stock this component even where OEM support has reached End-Of-Life status.