Rack installation
The NE2572 RackSwitch ships with the 2-post rack mount kit.
For 4-post rack installations, the NE2572 RackSwitch supports the optional adjustable 19-inch, 4-post rail
kit and the air inlet duct (optional for the 4-post rail kit; supported only with the models with rear to front
airflow).
When the NE2572 RackSwitch (front to rear airflow) is installed in the Intelligent Cluster Rack (Machine
Type 1410) or Enterprise Rack (Machine Type 9363) as a part of a NeXtScale System solution, the
recessed 19-inch 4-post rail kit is required.
The following table lists rack installation options for the NE2572 RackSwitch switches with rear to front
and front to rear airflow.
Table 7. Rack installation options
Description
Part
number
Feature
code
Rear to front airflow (7159-HE3)
Lenovo RackSwitch Adjustable 19" 4 Post Rail Kit
00D6185 A3KP
Air Inlet Duct for 487 mm RackSwitch
00FM507 ASTN
Front to rear airflow (7159-HE4)
Lenovo RackSwitch Adjustable 19" 4 Post Rail Kit
00D6185 A3KP
Lenovo RackSwitch Recessed 19" 4 Post Rail Kit
00CG089 A51M
Physical specifications
The NE2572 RackSwitch has the following physical specifications:
Height: 44 mm (1.7 in.)
Width: 441 mm (17.3 in.)
Depth: 487 mm (19.2 in.)
Maximum weight: 11.4 kg (25.1 lb)
Operating environment
The NE2572 RackSwitch is supported in the following operating environment:
Temperature: 0 - 40 ºC (32 - 104 ºF).
Relative humidity: 10 - 90% (Non-condensing)
Altitude: Up to 2,000 m (6,561 feet)
Airflow: Front-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling with variable speed fans for reduced power draw
Electrical input: 50 / 60 Hz, 100 - 240 V AC auto-switching
Power consumption
Typical: 213 W
Maximum: 289 W
Heat dissipation
Typical: 727 BTU/hour
Maximum: 986 BTU/hour
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