Mounting the Switch

This section describes different types of mounting the switch.

The chapter contains the following topics:

Wall Mount

This section provides instructions for wall mounting the switch.

L-Bracket Wall Mount (Default)

This section provides instructions for wall mounting the switch using L-Bracket.

Figure 1. Wall Mounting the Switch using L-Bracket
 

1

L-Bracket

2

Screw M4x25mm

3

Flat head screw M4x6mm

4

Screw anchor M4

5

Flat surface wall
Note: For more information regarding the screw size, refer to Screw Size Details
  1. Position the L-Bracket aligning with the chassis holes on the side of the switch and fix it with M4x6mm flat head screws. The L-Bracket is attached to the chassis.
  2. Attach the remaining L-Bracket on the other side of the chassis and fix it with M4x6mm flat head screws.
  3. Determine the mounting position to attach the switch to the wall.
  4. Drill four holes (two on each side) 7x25mm deep on the wall. Refer to the L-Bracket for detailed hole locations.
  5. Insert M4 screw anchor to the four holes drilled on the wall.
  6. Place the chassis, attached with L-Bracket, on the wall aligning with the mounting holes and secure the device with M4x25mm screws.
  7. Tighten the screws to fix the device firmly to the wall.

3-in-1 Bracket Wall Mount (Optional)

This section provides instructions for wall mounting the switch using a 3-in-1 mounting bracket.

Figure 2. Attaching 3-in-1Bracket to the Wall
 

1

Screw anchor M4

2

Screw M4x25mm

3

Cross hole stud

4

3-in-1 bracket

5

Flat surface wall
Figure 3. Wall Mounting the Switch
 

1

Chassis

2

Cross hole

3

3-in-1 bracket

4

Flat head screw M4x6mm

5

Flat surface wall

6

Flat head screw M4x6mm
Note: For more information regarding the screw size, refer to Screw Size Details
  1. Determine the wall mounting position to attach the device.
  2. Place the 3-in-1 bracket on the wall and mark the mounting holes on the four corners aligning with holes on the 3-in-1 mounting bracket. Figure 2
  3. Fix the 3-in-1 bracket to the wall using the screws.
  4. Attach the switch to the 3-in-1 bracket using the screws and studs. Figure 3
  5. Align 3-in-1 bracket holes with the switch properly as shown in the below image.
     

    1

    Cross hole

    2

    Cross hole stud

    3

    Aligning stud to the cross hole
  6. Tighten the screws to mount the device firmly to the wall and connect to the power supply.
  7. Place the PSU adapter bracket on the PSU and fix with cable ties around it.
     

    1

    PSU adapter bracket

    2

    Cable ties
  8. Determine the wall mounting position to attach the PSU adapter bracket.
  9. Place the PSU adapter bracket on the wall and mark the mounting holes on the four corners aligning with the mounting bracket.
     

    1

    Screw anchor M4

    2

    Screw M4x25mm

    3

    Flat surface wall
  10. Fix the PSU adapter bracket to the wall using the screws.

Under Table Mount

This section provides instructions for mounting the switch under the table/desk.

L-Bracket Under Table Mount (Default)

This section provides instructions for mounting the switch under the table/desk using L-Bracket.

Figure 4. Under Table Mounting the Switch using L-Bracket
 

1

Flat wooden table

2

L-Bracket

3

Flat head screw M4x6mm

4

Screw M4x25mm
Note: For more information regarding the screw size, refer to Screw Size Details
Note: Ensure that the flat wooden table surface has a minimum thickness of 25mm for under table mounting.
  1. Position the L-Bracket aligning with the chassis holes on the side of the switch and fix it with M4x6mm flat head screws. The L-Bracket is attached to the chassis.
  2. Attach the remaining L-Bracket on the other side of the chassis and fix it with M4x6mm flat head screws.
  3. Determine the mounting position to attach the switch under the table.
  4. Place the chassis, attached with L-Bracket, under the table and secure the device with M4x25mm screws.
  5. Tighten the screws to fix the device firmly under the table.

3-in-1 Bracket Under Table Mount (Optional)

This section provides instructions for mounting the switch under the table/desk using 3-in-1 mounting bracket.

Figure 5. Attaching 3-in-1 Bracket under the Table
 

1

Flat wooden table

2

Screw hole

3

Screw anchor M4

4

3-in-1 bracket

5

Screw M4x25mm

6

Switch
Figure 6. Under Table Mounting the Switch
 

1

Flat wooden table

2

Cross hole

3

3-in-1 bracket

4

Flat head screw M4x6mm
Note: For more information regarding the screw size, refer to Screw Size Details
Note: Ensure that the flat wooden table surface has a minimum thickness of 25mm for under table mounting.
  1. Determine the mounting position to attach the switch under the table.
  2. Place the 3-in-1 bracket under the table and mark the mounting holes on the four corners aligning with holes on the 3-in-1 mounting bracket. Figure 5
  3. Fix the 3-in-1 bracket under the table using the M4x25mm screws on the four corners.
  4. Attach the switch to the 3-in-1 bracket by aligning with the chassis holes.
  5. Tighten the screws to fix the device firmly under the table.

Desktop Mount (Default)

This section provides instructions for mounting the switch on the desktop or any flat surface.

Figure 7. Attaching Rubber Feet to Bottom of Switch
 

1

Rubber feet
Note: Make sure that the device is not stacked and avoid placing anything on the top cover of the device.
  1. Peel the four rubber feet from the master sheet provided in the kit.
  2. Attach the adhesive rubber feet to the four corners on the bottom of the switch.
    The rubber foot prevents the switch from sliding from the table and to protect the table surface.
  3. Place the switch on the desktop or any flat surface with a connecting power supply.

Magnetic Mount (Optional)

This section provides instructions for magnetic mounting the switch. Magnetic mounting is applicable to mount only on metal surfaces.

Figure 8. Magnetic mount
 

1

Rubber Magnet

2

3-in-1 bracket

3

Switch facing downwards

4

Cross hole

5

Flat head screw M4x6mm
Note: For more information regarding the screw size, refer to Screw Size Details
Note: While magnetic mounting the switch, ensure that the front panel is facing sidewards or downwards.Do not mount the switch with front panel facing up.
  1. Attach the switch to the 3-in-1 bracket using the screws provided in the magnetic mount kit.
  2. Tighten the screws to fix the device firmly.
  3. Attach the rubber magnet to the 3-in-1 bracket. The rubber magnet holds the product firmly.
    The size of the rubber magnet is 250mm x 200mm.
  4. Place the device on the flat surface and fix it.

DIN Rail Mount (Optional)

This section provides instructions for mounting the switch using DIN rail.

Figure 9. DIN Rail Mounting
 

1

Chassis

2

DIN mount bracket

3

DIN rail hook

4

Flat head screw M4x6mm

5

DIN rail
Note: For more information regarding the screw size, refer to Screw Size Details
  1. Position the DIN mount bracket on the chassis aligning with the holes and fix it with M4x6mm flat head screws. The DIN mount bracket is attached to the chassis.
  2. Place the DIN rail on the DIN mount bracket by aligning with the DIN rail holder.
  3. Attach the DIN rail to the mounting bracket with the help of DIN rail hook as shown in the below image.
     

    1

    DIN mount bracket

    2

    DIN rail hook

    3

    DIN rail holder
  4. Press the DIN rail holder firmly and rotate the chassis to fit in the device.
  5. Place the PSU adapter bracket on the PSU and fix with cable ties around it.
     

    1

    PSU adapter bracket

    2

    Cable ties
  6. Position the PSU adapter bracket on the DIN mount bracket by aligning with the screw holes and fix it with M4x8mm thread screws. The PSU is attached to the DIN rail.
     

    1

    DIN rail

    2

    DIN mount bracket

    3

    Thread screw M4x8mm

    4

    Cable ties

    5

    PSU rubber pads

1RU Rack Mount (Optional)

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the switch.

To mount the switch in a rack, you need to assemble the mounting brackets to the chassis, and then attach the brackets to the rack posts.

Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis

This section describes the steps to attach mounting brackets to the switch chassis.
Figure 10. Attaching the Mounting Brackets
 

1

Rack

2

Switch
Note: Ensure that there is about 1U rack spacing between the two devices on the rack.
  1. Align the rack mounting brackets with the chassis holes at the front of the switch.
  2. Secure the mounting brackets using the screws provided in the rack mounting kit.

Inserting the Switch into the Rack

This section describes the steps to attach the switch into the rack.
Figure 11. Inserting the Switch into the Rack
 

1

Thread screw M4x6mm
Note: For more information regarding the screw size, refer to Screw Size Details
  1. Place the switch into the rack by aligning the holes of the mounting bracket with the appropriate holes on the chassis.
  2. Secure the switch into the rack using the thread screws provided in the rack mount kit.
  3. Insert the power adapter in the adapter bracket located next to the switch.
     

    1

    Cable ring

    2

    Cable ties

    3

    Power adapter cable

    4

    Power adapter
  4. Connect the power adapter to the switch as shown in the below image.
     

    1

    Cable ring

    2

    Cable ties
  5. Position the rack against the rack posts and mount the rack to the equipment rack.
     

    1

    Screw M4x8mm

    2

    Rack posts
  6. Secure the equipment rack using the screws.
  7. For thermal purposes, make sure that there is 1RU clearance above the rack mount bracket.