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Unpacking the Switch
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Brackets are provided as part of the slide kit. The brackets are used to secure the switch
to the rack. As shown in Figure 2-2, the two holes located towards the front of the switch
are used with the brackets. All the other holes are used for slide mounting.
1 Mount both stationary slide portions to the front and rear rack rails.
2 Engage the slide mounted on the switch with the stationary slide portion mounted on
the rack, and press toward the rear until the latches engage.
3 Press the switch until the brackets are firmly seated on the rack front supports.
4 Secure the switch to the rack using the provided screws and nuts as shown in Figure
2-2.
5 Connect the switch to power. This completes the switch rack installation.
Figure 2-2
Mounting the switch
Use brackets to attach switch to the rack here