Foundry NetIron MLX Series Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
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© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
December 2008
2.
Position the four screws for each chassis according to the spacings of the keyhole slots on the mounting
brackets as shown in Figure 3.2. Do not secure the screws completely; leave approximately 1/4 inch of
clearance between the back of the screw head and the rack.
Figure 3.2 Positioning the Screws in a Rack
3.
Starting with the chassis that you want to mount in the lowest position in the rack, mount the chassis in the
rack as shown in Figure 3.3. With two or more people lifting the chassis, slip the wide portion of each keyhole
slot over the corresponding screw in the rack.
Figure 3.3 Mounting the NetIron MLX-4 or NetIron MLX-8 Chassis in a Rack
4.
Slide the chassis down so that the screw heads are in the narrow portion of the keyhole slots.
5.
Tighten the screws to secure the chassis in place.
Standard
19-inch
Rack