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Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
Installation methods
Table2-2 Installation methods
Installation
method
Requirements and guidelines
Applicable
switch models
Installation
procedure
Using front
mounting brackets
•
Select an installation position for the
front mounting brackets as required:
near the power supply side or port
side.
•
Make sure the distance between the
front rack posts and front door is equal
to or greater than 130 mm (5.12 in).
•
Make sure the distance between the
front rack posts and rear door is equal
to or greater than 410 mm (16.14 in).
S6520X-30HF-EI
S6520X-54HF-EI
S6520X-30HF-HI
S6520X-54HF-HI
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the switch by
using front
mounting
brackets
Using front and rear
mounting brackets
•
Select an installation position for the
front mounting brackets as required:
near the power supply side or port
side.
•
Install the rear mounting brackets
based on the rack depth (distance
between the front and rear rack posts).
If the rack depth is in the range of
327 to 494 mm (12.87 to 19.45 in),
orient the rear mounting brackets
with the wide flange inside the rack.
If the rack depth is in the range of
172 to 339 mm (6.77 to 13.35 in)
and the distance from the rear rack
posts to the inner surface of the
cabinet door is greater than 153
mm (6.02 in), orient the rear
mounting brackets with the wide
flange outside the rack.
All S6520X-EI and
S6520X-HI
models
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the switch by
using front and
rear mounting
brackets
Using front
mounting brackets
and an extension
rail kit
•
Select an installation position for the
front mounting brackets as required:
near the power supply side or port
side.
•
Make sure the distance between the
front and rear rack posts is in the range
of 650 to 850 mm (25.59 to 33.46 in).
All S6520X-EI and
S6520X-HI
models
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the switch by
using front
mounting
brackets and
extension
brackets and
rails
IMPORTANT:
For the rack doors to close easily after switch installation, make sure the distance requirements
described in