Arista DCS-7304, Quick Start Manual

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Chapter 3: Rack Mounting the Switch Four-Post Rack Mount
Quick Start Guide: 7300 Series Modular Data Center Switches 15
Figure 3-6: Component Placement
3.2.3 Switch Mounting Process
The switch mounting process consists of three steps: 1) installing the shelves; 2) installing the
mounting ears; and 3) placing and securing the switch upon the shelves.
3.2.3.1 Shelf Installation
The installation process for each shelf is identical. The shelves must be installed on the same
horizontal level. In the following section, inner side illustrations feature the left shelf and outer side
illustrations feature the right shelf.
Perform the following procedure for each shelf:
Step 1 If applicable, verify that both locking mechanism latches on the shelf are open ( Figure 3-4 ,
insets A and B). Racks that do not require the locking mechanism, skip to step 2.
Step 2 Attach the front side of the shelf to its corresponding front rack post by inserting the shelf-side
rack plugs and guide pins into post slots (
Figure 3-7 on page 16 ).
The shelf ledge must be between the front posts. If the rack plugs were previously removed,
use bolts to attach the shelf to the rack and skip to step 4.