RackSwitch G8124 Installation Guide
BPP-00018-01, December 2009
Chapter 2: Installing the RackSwitch G8124
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a discharge of stored static electricity that can damage
equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD can cause intermittent or complete equipment
failures.
Use the following guidelines to prevent ESD damage while you install and work with the G8124
and optional equipment:
Use anti-static wrist straps. Adjust the strap to provide good skin contact.
Properly ground work surfaces and equipment racks for protection against electrostatic
discharge.
Avoid contact between equipment and clothing. An anti-static wrist or ankle strap protects the
equipment from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing also can cause damage.
Do not touch connector pins.
Installing the RackSwitch G8124 in a
Standard Equipment Rack
This section describes how to install the RackSwitch G8124 in a standard 19-inch
equipment rack. For information about mounting the G8124 in other rack types,
refer to the following sections:
“Installing the RackSwitch G8124 in an iDataPlex Rack” on page 26
“Installing the RackSwitch G8124 in a 4-post Rack” on page 29
The following table lists the parts included in the standard mounting kit.
Table 13
BN-MNT-EARS 2-Post Rack Mount Kit
Item number
Part number
Description
Quantity
1
BMM-00056-00
Bracket
2
2
BMC-00049-00
M4 screws
8
3
BMC-00056-00
M6 screws
4
4
BMC-00015-01
M6 locking washers
4
5
BMC-00069-00
M6 clip nuts
4
6
BMC-00084-00
M6 cage nuts
4
