You need the following additional tools and equipment. These are not provided with your switch:
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Rack mounting screws: eight for a four-post installation; four for other installations. The size of the
screws will vary based on the rack system you are using.
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Screwdriver for securing the rack mounting screws.
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#2 Phillips screwdriver to attach bracket screws that are provided with the switch. We recommend
using a magnetic screwdriver.
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AC power cord. For switches with removable AC power supplies, a separate power cord is needed
for each installed power supply. The cord must meet the requirements listed in
Requirements for AC-Powered Switches and AC Power Supplies
on page 80.
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ESD-preventive wrist strap for installing optional ports at the back of the switch.
Attaching the Switch to a Rack
To attach a switch to a four-post or two-post rack, follow the steps in the appropriate section:
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Attaching the Switch to a Four-Post Rack
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Attaching the Switch to a Two-Post Rack
Note
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When you install Extreme Networks switches, we recommend that you have two people to
maneuver the switch and the mounting hardware.
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Take care to load the rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start installing equipment at the
bottom and work up.
After the switch is attached to the rack, refer to
Removing the Switch from the Rack
need to remove it.
Attaching the Switch to a Four-Post Rack
A four-post rack-mounting kit is included in the box with your switch. The kit contains an instruction
sheet, along with the following components:
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Two mounting brackets, known as
inner member
in the instruction sheet. These pieces attach
directly to both sides of the switch housing.
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Two slider assemblies, one for each side of the switch. Each slider assembly consists of an outer
piece that is secured to the rack and a sliding rail to which you will attach the corresponding
mounting bracket. These pieces are known on the instruction sheet as the
outer member
and
intermediate member
.
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Mounting ears - Black rack ears with a thumb screw in the middle (2 count)
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Black mounting ear screws (4 count)
To attach your switch to a four-post rack, follow these steps:
1. On the sides of the switch, locate and remove the 2 black screws next to the data ports of the switch.
Repeat as needed for the other side.
2. Using the provided mounting ear screws, attach each of the mounting ears using the holes exposed
in the previous step. The mounting ears should be flush with the faceplate of the switch. See the
figure
Attaching a Mounting Bracket to One Side of the Switch Housing
for the correct orientation.
Attaching the Switch to a Rack
Installing Your Switch
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