3.1
Rack mount
At this point you can mount the whole setup in the rack by bolting the sides to the frame of the rack. In
most cases though, we recommend that the devices are first connected and then mounted, for the simple
reason that all connections of the device are located in the back and once mounted, the devices will not
be as easy to access. Connecting the device is described later in this chapter.
3.1.2
Mounting two devices in a 19 inch rack
Mounting two devices in a 19 inch rack requires using the two dev-dev mounting plates and the two
small side mounting plates. Mounting the side plates is done in the same way as when mounting a single
device (see 3.1.1 above). You just have to make sure that the plates are oriented outwardly (see Fig. 6).
Once this is done, you connect the two devices together using the dev-dev mounting plates. Turn the
first device over. You will see it has four Phillips-head screws with black rubber feet, two for each side.
Using an appropriate screwdriver, remove the two feet on the opposite side to the side mounting plate.
The openings on the side now form slots with the same width as the dev-dev mounting plates and half
the length of the dev-dev mounting plates.
Fit the dev-dev mounting plates in the slots and you will see its holes matching with the device’s.
Carefully screw the rubber feet back on.
Fig. 6: Connecting two devices together
Now take the second device and remove the rubber feet just like you did with the first one, then connect
the two devices together by screwing the rubber feet of the second device back on. When properly done,
the resulting setup will look same as the one shown below.
Fig. 7: Two devices in rack mount configuration
At this point you can mount the whole setup in the rack by bolting the sides to the frame of the rack. In
most cases though, we recommend that the devices are first connected and then mounted, for the simple
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