Determining which rail kit to use
The 8950 platform comes with two types of rack mounting kits: stationary front-mounting and sliding
rail-mounting. An advantage of installing the sliding rail-mounting kit is that you can then slide the unit in
and out of the rack as needed.
The tasks required to install the platform differ depending on the type of rack mount you decide to use or
which type of cabinet unit you are installing into (single two-post cabinet or four-post cabinet).
General recommendations for rack mounting
Although not required, a 1U space between units makes it easier for you to remove the unit from the rack
if that the unit requires service. A 1U space between units also provides additional cable routing options.
We recommend 100 mm spacing from the front panel of the unit to the rack front or rack door. This provides
enough room for you to route the cables without excessive bending or insulation damage.
A shelf or similar device is required to support the unit if only one person is installing the unit.
Caution: To prevent personal injury or damage to the unit, F5 Networks strongly recommends that
at least two people perform the installation.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5 Networks recommends that
you use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.
About the front-mounting kit
You can use the front-mounting kit if you are installing into a two-post rack.
Front-mounting kit hardware
The front-mounting kit includes these parts.
Hardware
Quantity
front-mounting brackets
2
M4 x 10mm flat head screws
8
Installing using a front-mounting kit
Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are installing
and using the platform in the appropriate environment.
This platform includes front-mounting brackets, which you can use to attach the unit directly to the rack.
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