Chapter 2 Hardware Description and Connection
GS1100 Series User’s Guide
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Rack-mounted Installation Requirements
• Two m ounting brackets.
• Eight M3 flat head screws and a # 2 Philips screwdriver.
• Four M5 flat head screws and a # 2 Philips screwdriver.
Failure to use the proper screws may damage the unit.
Precautions
• Make sure the rack will safely support the com bined weight of all the equipm ent it contains.
• Make sure the position of the Switch does not m ake the rack unstable or top- heavy. Take all
necessary precautions to anchor the rack securely before installing the unit.
Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch
1
Position a m ounting bracket on one side of the Switch, lining up the four screw holes on the bracket
with the screw holes on the side of the Switch.
Figure 12
At t aching t he Mount ing Bracket s ( GS1100- 16)
Figure 13
At t aching t he Mount ing Bracket s ( GS1100- 24)
2
Using a # 2 Philips screwdriver, install the M3 flat head screws through the m ounting bracket holes
into the Switch.
3
Repeat steps
1
and
2
to install the second m ounting bracket on the other side of the Switch.
4
You m ay now m ount the Switch on a rack. Proceed to the next section.
2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack
1
Position a m ounting bracket ( that is already attached to the Switch) on one side of the rack, lining
up the two screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the side of the rack.