
Chapter 2
Rackmounting the Brocade SilkWorm 3800 Switch
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FIGURE 2-1
Brocade SilkWorm 3800 Switch Inner Slide Rail Installation
5. Install the outer slide rails in the rack by performing the following steps.
a. Loosen the screws of both of the three-hole extension slide mount L-brackets
on one of the outer slide rails.
b. Position the outer slide rail in the rack and adjust the L-brackets to
accommodate the depth of the cabinet. Refer to
To allow the 3800 switch to slide out the front of the rack, orient the rail as shown
in
, with the closed end of the slide rail towards the back of the rack.
Note –
For racks with a depth greater than 31.50 inches (80 cm), the rear L-brackets
must be replaced with the 11-inch (27.9 cm) L-bracket. Adjust the length as required.
c. Re-tighten the screws.
d. Attach the L-bracket on the front end of the outer slide rail to the
corresponding rack vertical rail, using two of the Phillips 10-32 x 3/8-inch
screws. See
Phillips 8-32 x 3/16-in. screws
Slotted
head
8-32 x 3/8-in.
screws
Inner slide rail
Rackmount bracket
Lock release lever
Front of cabinet (r
ac
k)
Por
t side of the s
witch