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Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
Installation methods
Table2-2 Installation methods
Installation
method
Requirements and guidelines
Applicable
switch models
Installation
procedure
Using front
mounting brackets
•
Select an installation position for the
front mounting brackets as required:
near the power supply side or port
side.
•
Make sure the distance between the
front rack posts and front door is equal
to or greater than 130 mm (5.12 in).
•
Make sure the distance between the
front rack posts and rear door is equal
to or greater than 550 mm (21.65 in).
S6520X-30HF-EI
S6520X-54HF-EI
S6520X-30HF-HI
S6520X-54HF-HI
S6520X-30QC-EI
S6520X-54QC-EI
S6520X-30QC-HI
S6520X-54QC-HI
S6520X-30HC-EI
S6520X-54HC-EI
S6520X-30HC-HI
S6520X-54HC-HI
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the switch by
using only front
mounting
brackets
Using front and rear
mounting brackets
•
Select an installation position for the
front mounting brackets as required:
near the power supply side or port
side.
•
Install the rear mounting brackets
based on the rack depth (distance
between the front and rear rack posts).
If the rack depth is in the range of
431 to 595 mm (16.97 to 23.43 in),
orient the rear mounting brackets
with the wide flange inside the rack.
If the rack depth is in the range of
274 to 438 mm (10.79 to 17.24 in)
and the distance from the rear rack
posts to the inner surface of the
cabinet door is greater than 153
mm (6.02 in), orient the rear
mounting brackets with the wide
flange outside the rack.
S6520X-54HC-UP
WR-EI
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the switch by
using front and
rear mounting
brackets
IMPORTANT:
For the rack doors to close easily after switch installation, make sure the distance requirements
described in
Installation procedure at a glance
Figure2-2 Procedure for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack by using front mounting
brackets
Attach the front
mounting brackets to
the switch
Select an installation position
for the front mounting brackets
(near the port side or power supply side)
Mount the switch
in the rack