Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching VDX 6740, Hardware Installation Manual

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Mounting the Device
• Mounting options...............................................................................................................................................................................................29
• Mounting precautions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
• Standalone installation ....................................................................................................................................................................................30
• Installing the 1U Slim Rail Rack Mount Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-000291).................................................................31
• Installing the 1U, 1.5U, and 2U Universal Kit for Four Post Racks (XBR-R000295).........................................................35
• Time and items required.................................................................................................................................................................................36
• Parts list................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
• Flush-front mounting the device in the rack.......................................................................................................................................... 37
• Flush-rear (recessed) mounting the device in the rack...................................................................................................................... 44
• Installing the 1U, 1.5U, and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000165, XBR-000175,
and XBR-R000292)....................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
• Installing the 1U and 2U Flush-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000307 and XBR-R000293)........... 56
• Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296)........................................................................................................61
• Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294).........................................................................................................74
Mounting options
You can mount the ExtremeSwitching VDX 6740 device in the following locations:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface, for example, a table top. Use the rubber feet included with the shipment to secure the
device on the surface. No other equipment is required for desktop installation.
• In a four-post EIA rack:
–
Use the 1U Slim Rail Rack Mount Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-000291). Follow instructions in Installing the 1U Slim Rail
Rack Mount Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-000291) on page 31.
• In a two-post Telco rack:
–
Use the 1U, 1.5U, and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-R000292). Follow instructions in Installing the 1U,
1.5U, and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000165, XBR-000175, and XBR-R000292) on page 50.
– Use the 1U and 2U Flush-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000293). Follow instructions in Installing the 1U and
2U Flush-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000307 and XBR-R000293) on page 56.
You can mount the ExtremeSwitching VDX 6740T device in the following locations:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface, for example, a table top. Use the rubber feet included with the shipment to secure the
device on the surface. No other equipment is required for desktop installation.
• Use the 1U, 1.5U, and 2U Universal Rack Mount Kit for Four Post Racks (XBR-R000295). Follow instructions in Installing the
1U, 1.5U, and 2U Universal Kit for Four Post Racks (XBR-R000295) on page 35.
• In a four-post EIA rack. Use the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296). Follow instructions in Installing the Universal
Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296) on page 61.
• In a two-post Telco rack. Use the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294). Follow instructions in Installing the Universal
Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294) on page 74.
NOTE
Review the Mounting precautions on page 30 before mounting the device and ensure that you have considered all
precautions in Installation and safety considerations on page 25.
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