Rack Mounting the Switch

This section discusses the following topics:

Two-Post Rack Mount

To mount the switch onto a two-post rack, assemble the mounting brackets to the chassis, then attach the brackets to the rack posts. Two-post accessory kits include two three-hole mounting brackets.

Each chassis side has attachment pins that align with bracket holes; the number of pins (six or seven) varies by switch model. Pin orientation is symmetric and equidistant, with supporting bracket placement where the flange is either flush with the front and rear panels or not flush with the panels. Each bracket hole includes a key opening for placing the bracket flush with the chassis and then locking it into place.

Important:

Attachment pins must engage all three upper bracket holes.

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Figure 1 - Bracket Mount Examples for Two-Post Rack Mount displays proper bracket mount configuration examples. Figure 2 - Improper Bracket Mount Examples for Two-Post Rack Mount displays improper bracket mount configuration examples.

Figure 1. Bracket Mount Examples for Two-Post Rack Mount
Figure 2. Improper Bracket Mount Examples for Two-Post Rack Mount

Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis

This procedure attaches mounting brackets to the switch chassis (Figure 3 - Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch Chassis).

  1. Align the mounting brackets with the attachment pins to obtain the desired mounting position.
  2. Place the bracket flush on the chassis with attachment pins protruding through key openings.
  3. Slide the bracket toward the front flange until the bracket clip locks with an audible click.
    Figure 3. Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch Chassis

    To remove the mounting bracket from the chassis, lift the front edge of the mounting bracket clip with a flathead screwdriver and slide the bracket away from the front flange (opposite from the installation direction).

Inserting the Switch into the Rack

This procedure attaches the switch to the rack.

Note: Front mount is shown.
  1. Lift the chassis into the rack. Position the flanges against the rack posts.
    Figure 4. Inserting the Switch into the Rack
  2. Select mounting screws that fit your equipment rack.
  3. Attach the bracket flanges to the rack posts.

    After completing the two-post rack mount, proceed to Connecting Power Cables.