CAUTION:
Install the Rack Mount Kits as described in this section so that when the switch is installed, the port
side faces the rear of the rack. This configuration optimizes performance in the following ways:
• Provides better airflow by using a plenum. A plenum is an air duct that attaches to the switch
rails, enabling the switch to draw cooler air from outside the rack rather than drawing in heated
air from within the rack.
• Provides room for a gradual bend in the fiber optic cables because the port side of the switch is
set back from the edge of the rack.
Use only the screws provided in the Rack Mount Kit. Using other screws can cause damage to
internal components.
NOTE:
For switches with Port Side Air Intake, install the Rack Mount Kit so that when the switch is installed
the port side faces the front of the rack.
Installation safety guidelines
Verify that the rack and the area around the rack meet the following requirements:
• Plan a rack space that is a 1U high and provides clearance for the switch power cords to run between
the rack sides and the rails at the front of the 19-inch EIA rack.
• Ground all equipment in the rack through a reliable branch circuit connection and maintain ground at
all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
• Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis.
• Secure the rack to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement.
Rack mount installation
To install the switch in a rack using the Rack Mount Kit:
Procedure
1.
Place the switch on a flat surface and attach each inner rail to the switch using three flat-head
screws. See
Figure 17: Attaching the inner rails to the switch
on page 33.
The rails are labeled Left and Right to designate the left side and right side of the switch as viewed
from its nonport side.
Figure 17: Attaching the inner rails to the switch
2.
Take care to select a mounting location in the rack such that the cutouts in the sides of each rail are
not obstructed. You will route the switch power cords through these holes later in this procedure.
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