Magnum 6K16V Managed Fiber Switch Installation and User Guide (06/04)
into holding position by moving the bottom of the 6K16V inwards to a vertical position.
The DIN-Rail latches and brackets are heavy duty, and will hold the 6K16V securely in
position, even with cabling attached to the unit.
To release the 6K16V from the DIN-Rail mounting, press the top of the two DIN-
Rail latches down simultaneously to release the 6K16V so that it can be dismounted by
pulling the bottom out. Once the bottom of the 6K16V is rotated out, the DIN-Rail latch
is not engaged and the 6K16V can be moved up and out, free of the DIN-Rail mounting..
The picture below is a front / right-side view of a DIN-Rail mounted 6K16V. It
shows vertical mounting of Magnum 6K16V on a DIN-Rail track for proper convection
cooling of the unit. Note that there is air space in the rear, as the 6K126V unit is held out
from the rear of the panel by the mounting brackets. The 6K16V design uses the case for
cooling (patent pending), and needs to be mounted vertically with air flow space in the
front, rear, and sides.
Fig 3.3.1- Magnum 6K16V mounted vertically with DIN-Rail brackets and latches
The DIN-Rail mounting brackets and latches are optional and need to be ordered
as separate items, e.g Model # DIN-RAIL-VRM
3.3.1
Mounting Dimensions for 6K16V with metal brackets
Each Mangum 6K16V is supplied with metal mounting brackets and screws to mount the
unit securely. It is recommended to mount the 6K16V vertically, as shown below, for
proper cooling and long-life reliability. It is also advisable to mount the unit with space
for air movement around the top and the sides, typically a minimum of 1 inch..
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