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53-1001791-01
January 31, 2010

 53-1001791-01

*53-1001791-01*

Mid-Mount Rack Kit

(Switch)

Installation Procedure

Supporting PowerConnect B-200E, 300, 4100, 4900, 5000, 5100, 5300, 
7500-series, 7600, 7800, 8000, AP7420, and VA-40FC

Summary of Contents for Mid-Mount

Page 1: ...01791 01 January 31 2010 53 1001791 01 53 1001791 01 Mid Mount Rack Kit Switch Installation Procedure Supporting PowerConnect B 200E 300 4100 4900 5000 5100 5300 7500 series 7600 7800 8000 AP7420 and VA 40FC ...

Page 2: ...nc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron Dell Precision Dimension OptiPlex Latitude PowerEdge PowerVault PowerApp Dell OpenManage and the YOURS IS HERE logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of ...

Page 3: ...co cabinet using the Mid Mount Kit The supported switches are listed in Table 1 Installation requirements Allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete this procedure Note the following requirements to ensure correct installation and operation Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the cabinet s weight limits TABLE 1 Supported switches Switch height Switch model 1U PowerConnect B 200...

Page 4: ...ring switch operation Ensure that the airflow available at the air vents meets the minimum requirements for the switch ATTENTION Install the switch with the fan side facing the air intake aisle The chassis air intake is on the fan side and exhaust is on the port side Tool requirements and parts list The following items are required to install a switch using the mid mount rack kit Clamps or other m...

Page 5: ...h as a typical installation Complete these tasks to install the switch in a cabinet Attaching front brackets to switch Attaching front rails to a cabinet Attaching rear brackets to a cabinet Attaching rear bracket to switch 1 Bracket front right Bracket back left 4 Screw 6 32 x 1 4 in flathead Phillips 2 Bracket front left Bracket back right 5 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead Phillips 3 Screw 8 32 x 5...

Page 6: ...to the corresponding hole in the switch 4 Tighten all 8 32 x 5 16 in screws to a torque of 15 in lbs 17 cm kgs 5 Repeat step 1 through step 4 to attach the left front bracket Item 2 to the left side of the switch FIGURE 2 Attaching the front bracket Attaching front rails to a cabinet Complete the following steps to install the switch in the cabinet 1 Position the switch in the cabinet Figure 3 pro...

Page 7: ...ition the right rear bracket Item 2 in the right rear of the switch Figure 4 2 Attach the brackets using three 6 32 x 1 4 in screws Item 4 and retainer nuts Item 6 3 Adjust the brackets to cabinet depth and tighten the Item 6 screws to a torque of 9 in lbs 10 cm kgs 4 Repeat step 1 through step 3 to attach the left rear bracket Item 1 1 Bracket front righ 6 Retainer nut 10 32 5 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 i...

Page 8: ...e power cords to a grounded outlet only Ensure that any power cord is routed so that it is not exposed to stress Leave a minimum service loop of 6 in in the power cord s at the connection to switch This allows enough freedom of movement to plug and unplug the power cord s 4 Provide power to the switch by connecting the power cord s to the power connectors on the switch and a power outlet Some swit...

Page 9: ...Mid Mount Rack Kit Switch Installation Procedure 9 53 1001791 01 FIGURE 5 Attach the rear bracket to the switch 5 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead Phillips 5 ...

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