Mechanical Installation
Rev 1.0
Mellanox Technologies
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Figure 2: Placement of Switch in Rack
Consider the following when deciding where and how to mount the rails and rail slides:
The distance between the rack and the door can be as little as 1.57” (4 cm) on one side of the rack
and as much as 7”(18 cm) on the other side of the rack. Keep in mind that there can be as many as
60cables connected to the switch.
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Do you want the connector side recessed in the rack to allow for a larger cable bending radius? It is
possible to recess the connector side by 2” (5cm) by optional placement of the switch rails. See
Figure 3,“Mounting Options”.
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Will the connector side be recessed past other equipment in the rack and will this be problematic?
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The installation kit allows for a 2” (5cm) recess of the switch past the vertical support.
19" (482.6mm)
Switch
Connector side
Power / Spine side
Doors
Doors
This edge of the switch is
even with the rack vertical
support
Cable with recom-
mended bending
radius
Insufficient room for
recommended bend-
ing radius