
• AC power cord retainer
• Eight preinstalled dust covers for SFP ports
• Four rubber feet
• RJ-45 cable and RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter
What Else Do I Need?
• Someone to help you secure the switch to the rack
• Mounting screws to secure the EX4100 switch to the rack
• A number two Phillips (+) screwdriver
• A serial-to-USB adapter (if your laptop doesn’t have a serial port)
• An electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
• A management host such as a laptop or desktop PC
• Two M5X10mm screws with washer to secure the grounding lug
• A grounding cable: 8 AWG (2 mm²), minimum 90° C wire, or as permitted by the local code, with a Panduit
LCD8-14A-L or equivalent lug attached
CAUTION: Have a licensed electrician attach the appropriate grounding lug to the grounding cable that
you supply. Using a grounding cable with an incorrectly attached lug can damage the switch.
Install the EX4100 Switch in a Rack
Before you start the installation, ensure to review the
General Safety Guidelines and Warnings
. Also, have someone
available to help you secure the switch to the rack.
You can install the EX4100 switch on a desktop or other level surface, in a two-post or four-post rack, or on a wall. The
mounting kit that ships in the box has the brackets you need to install the switch in a two-post rack. We’ll walk you
through how to install the switch in a two-post rack.
NOTE: If you want to install the switch in a four-post rack or on the wall , you’ll need to order separate mounting
kits. The four-post rack mount kit also has brackets for mounting the switch in a recessed position in the rack.
1. Place the switch on a flat, stable surface.
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