Rack Mounting the Switch

Mount the switch only in a four-post rack. Complete the following tasks to mount the switch.
  • Attach the left and right shelves to the rack, adjusting the length of the shelves as needed. You must allocate 4RU rack space starting from the top of the shelf for switch placement (Shelf Installation).
  • Attach the rack mounting ears to the switch (Mounting Ears Installation).
  • Use a forklift to insert and secure the switch into the rack (Switch Insertion into the Rack).

 

Note: Components are designed for tool-less installation in square-hole racks.

 

Shelf Installation

The four-post mount accessory kit contains these components:
  • The left and right shelves
  • Rack mounting ears

     

Follow the steps below to attach the shelves to the rack.

  1. Extend the sliding end of each shelf so that it can be placed on the rack.

     

    Figure 1. Attaching Shelves to the Rack (Right Shelf Shown)


     

  2. Move the sliding end of each shelf so that the shelf fits snugly and level onto the rack, and secure the shelves using the screws to the rack.

     

    Figure 2. Adjusting Shelves to Fit onto the Rack (Right Shelf Shown)

     

    Note: You must ensure that the shelves are installed at the same level in the rack.

     

    The installed switch shelves are shown in the following figure.

     

    Figure 3. Switch Shelves Installed


     

Mounting Ears Installation

The following figure displays the rack mounting ears, which secure the switch top to the rack. Attach the two rack mounting ears to each side of the switch. The inner side of each ear may include a latch to the locking mechanism that secures the ear to the rack. The two rack mounting ears are identical and will attach to the switch such that the securing screws are on the outside of the switch, as shown.

 

Figure 4. Rack Mounting Ears

Switch Insertion into the Rack

Use a forklift to raise and align the switch with the installed shelves, insert the rollers on the rack, and mount the ears into the shelves' channels. Push and slide the switch into the rack to secure it.

 

Note: The rack mounting ears use only the top two rack units, but you must allocate four rack units from the top of the shelves for the switch.

 

Figure 5. Inserting the Switch


 

Figure 6. Securing the Switch


 

After completing the Four-Post Installation, proceed to Powering the Modular Switch.