F5 BIG-IP 11050, Manual

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Caution: The center-mounting kits are only intended for installing the 11050 NEBS platform into a 19-inch
or 23-inch telco-style (two-post rack). For installing the NEBS platform into all other types of racks or
cabinets, you should use the four-point rack mounting kit.
This platform includes center-mounting brackets that you can use to attach the unit directly to a 23-inch
telco-style rack.
1. Align the holes on the center-mounting bracket with the holes on the side of the unit.
2. Secure the bracket to the unit using six of the SEMS screws provided with the kit.
Use 18 to 20 inch-pounds (2.0 to 2.3 Newton-meters) of torque on these screws.
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other bracket.
4. Lift the unit into place in the rack.
Caution: Due to the weight of the chassis, this step requires two people.
5. Secure the unit to the rack using four rack manufacturer-provided screws on each side.
The unit must be securely fastened to the rack to provide adequate stability and to prevent the unit from
falling out of the rack.
6.
Attach the front bezel to the unit by grasping the bezel on either side using the indentations provided.
Note: Failure to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers.
About the quick-install rail kit
Use the quick-install rail kit if you want to be able to slide the unit in or out of the rack for maintenance
activities.
The kit includes the following hardware:
• two rails (left and right)
• eight #8-32 thumb screws
The rails snap into place in the rack, and no tools are required to install a platform using this kit. The rails
are optimized for installation into square hole cabinets, but they can be installed in other cabinet styles, such
as round hole cabinets, using the screws provided. The rails are easily converted to mount to either cabinet
style.
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Platform Installation