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Rack Mounting the Switch

3.2

Four-Post Rack Mount

The switch is mounted onto a four-post rack by assembling a shelf into the rack, then attaching the

switch on the shelf.

The four-post rack mount instructions include these sections:

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Component Description

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Component Placement

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Switch Mounting Process

3.2.1

Component Description

The four-post mount accessory kit contains these components:

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1 Left Shelf and 1 Right Shelf (Shelves)

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2 Mounting Ears (Mounting Ears)

Note: Components are designed for tool-less installation in square-hole racks. To install the

switch in round hole or threaded hole racks, remove all rack plugs from rail kit, if required

(described below), and attach all components with nuts and bolts that fit the rack.

The finished assembly for rack mounting the device is shown in Figure 6: Left Shelf – Inner View.

Detailed mounting instructions for all rack types start from Shelf Installation.

Figure 5: Switch Shelves Installed

Note: The parts list for rack kit installations for round and threaded hole racks are listed in

Parts List.

3.2.1.1

Shelves

The two shelves are almost identical, differing in that 1) they are mirror-images of each other, and 2)

the left shelf includes a stabilizer bar. Each shelf is a two-piece mechanism. The base includes the

surface upon which the switch is placed and is oriented towards the front of the rack. The slide-end

adjusts the shelf’s length for fitting the shelf between front and rear posts of various size racks.

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