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Rack-mounting by using front mounting brackets
This mounting method is applicable to only the 5500-24G-4SFP HI (2 slots), 5500-48G-4SFP HI (2 slots),
5500-24G-SFP HI (2 slots), and 5500-24G-SFP HI TAA (2 slots) switches.
This task requires two people.
To install the switch in a 19-inch rack by using the front mounting brackets:
1.
Identify the mounting positions.
2.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is properly
grounded.
3.
Attach the front mounting brackets to the chassis:
a.
Unpack the front mounting brackets and the M4 screws (supplied with the switch) for attaching
the brackets to the switch chassis.
b.
Align the round holes in the wide flange of one front mounting bracket with the screw holes in
the port-side mounting position (see
) or power-side mounting position (see
c.
Use M4 screws to attach the mounting bracket to the chassis.
d.
Repeat the proceeding two steps to attach the other mounting bracket to the chassis.
Figure 16
Attaching the front mounting bracket to the port side
Figure 17
Attaching the front mounting bracket to the power side
4.
Mount the chassis to the rack:
