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Installing the DXi3500/DXi5500 System
DXi3500 and DXi5500 Quick Start Guide
Figure 4 Rail Hole Pattern
Warning:
If the rack is empty at the time of installation, do NOT install the DXi3500
or DXi5500 chassis too high in the rack. The weight of the chassis may
cause the rack to become “top heavy” and unstable if installed in the top of
an empty rack.
7U of
ra
ck sp
ace
1 DXi3500 System (2U)
2U
1U = 1.75 in
(44.45mm)
1 DXi5500 System (5U)
1U = 1.75 in
(44.45mm)
5U
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.5 in (12.7 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
Top of rack
.312 in (7.92 mm)
.5 in (12.7 mm)
Hole pattern
The marks above (
X
)
indicate the location of
mounting hardware on
the rack rails. Ensure that
any necessary mounting
hardware is installed on
the rack rails prior to
installing the chassis.
