1 = Four screws from extension rack assembly
2 = Mid-bracket
Figure 31: Securing the Mid-Bracket to the Rail (7.25-Inch Mid-Mount)
1 = Four screws from extension rack assembly
3 = Rail ear square opening
2 = Mid-bracket
4 = Cage nut
To secure the mid-bracket, follow these steps:
1 Align the mid-bracket (callout 2) with the four rail slots
on page 62 for a flush mount assembly.
on page 63 for a mid-mount assembly.
2 Insert and secure the four screws (callout 1) from the rack mount extension assembly, allowing some
play to adjust the mid-bracket position within the slot space when securing the assembly to the rack
post.
3 If the assembly will be used in a mid-mount configuration, insert a cage nut (callout 4 in
on
page 63) into the rail ear square opening (callout 3).
Two cage nuts are included with the SSA Universal Rack Mount kit.
4 Repeat these steps for the other rail.
Securing the Rail Assembly for a Two-Post Flush Mount Configuration
To secure the rail and mid-bracket assembly in a flush mount configuration, follow these steps:
1 Align the rail ear circular openings with outer front flange rack post openings, and align the mid-
bracket ear openings with outer rear flange rack post openings.
See
Optional Rack Mount Rail Kit Installation
S-Series Stand Alone (SSA) Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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