
• 19-in. rack—A 19-in. (450 mm) rack as defined by the Electronic Components Industry Association
(
• ETSI rack—A 21-in. (500 mm) ETSI rack as defined in the European Telecommunications Standards
Institute (ETS 300 119) published by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
The remainder of this topic uses
rack to mean rack or cabinet.
Before mounting the switch:
• Verify that the site meets the requirements described in
"Site Preparation Checklist for an EX9251
• Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and maintenance,
and secure it to the building structure.
• Read
General Safety Guidelines and Warnings
, with particular attention to
Chassis and Component
Lifting Guidelines
.
• Remove the switch from the shipping carton (see
"Unpacking an EX9251 Switch" on page 69
WARNING: Ensure that you understand how to prevent ESD damage. Wrap and fasten
one end of an ESD wrist strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the
strap to the ESD point on the switch.
CAUTION: If you are mounting multiple switches on a rack, mount a switch in the
bottom of the rack first and proceed to mount the rest of the switches from bottom to
top.
NOTE: One person must be available to lift the switch while another secures the switch to the
rack. The weight of a fully configured chassis is 22.7 lb (10.3 kg).
We recommend that you install cover panels in the unused power supply slots.
Mounting an EX9251 Switch on a 19-in. Rack
Before you begin mounting the switch on a 19-in. rack, ensure that you have the following parts and
tools available:
• Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 (not provided)
• Two front-mounting brackets and 16 screws to secure the brackets to the chassis (provided in the
accessory box shipped with the switch)
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