Mounting the Switch
OmniSwitch 6850E Series Chassis and Hardware Components
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OmniSwitch 6850E Series Hardware Users Guide
January 2013
Rack-Mounting the Switch
Refer to the important guidelines below before installing the OmniSwitch chassis on a rack.
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It is recommended that two people install the switch on the rack—one person to hold the chassis and
position it on the rack, and a second person to secure the chassis to the rack using attachment screws
(not supplied).
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Alcatel-Lucent provides two rack-mount flanges with each OmniSwitch switch. These flanges support
standard 19-inch rack-mount installations. These flanges must be attached to the chassis before the
switch can be rack mounted.
Note
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If you are installing the switch in a 23-inch-wide rack, Alcatel-Lucent offers optional 23-inch rack-
mounting hardware. For more information, contact your Alcatel-Lucent representative.
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Alcatel-Lucent does not provide rack-mount screws. Use the screws supplied by the rack vendor.
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To prevent a rack from becoming top heavy, it is recommended that you install heavier equipment at
the bottom of the rack, whenever possible.
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If you are installing the switch on a relay rack, be sure to install and secure the rack per the rack manu-
facturer’s specifications.
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Review
page 2-32
for important chassis airflow and access recommendations before installing.
Rack Mounting Steps
To rack-mount the switch, follow the steps below:
1
Align the holes in the provided rack-mount flanges with the four threaded holes in the OmniSwitch
chassis. These threaded holes are located in the left and right sides of the chassis, near the front panel.
2
Attach the flanges to the chassis using the provided Phillips-head screws. Be sure to tighten each of the
screws firmly using a Phillips screwdriver.
Attaching a Rack-Mount Flange
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