Assembling
4.2 Types of installation
SCALANCE XR-500
Operating Instructions, 05/2014, A5E03275845-05
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4.2
Types of installation
Mounting the IE switches
For the devices, you have the following options:
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19" rack mounting
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Desktop operation with adhesive feet
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Secured at 4 points using special mounting brackets
Mounting modular components
For the modular components, you have the following options:
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Plugging/pulling media modules in the module slots
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Inserting/removing SFP transceivers in media modules for SFP or SFP+ slots
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Inserting/removing SFP+ transceivers in SFP+ slots
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Mounting power supply units
4.3
19" rack mounting
Notes on 19" rack mounting
Note
Mounting with two mounting brackets
The device is installed using two mounting brackets on the front of the rack device.
After fitting the two mounting brackets, the rack device can then be installed in a 19" cabinet.
Note
Installation secured at 4 points
Where mechanical strain is liable to be high, for example when used on a ship, four-point
mounting is necessary.
You will find details in the sections "Four-point mounting (Page 34)" and "Mechanical
stability (in operation) (Page 98)".