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Rack Mounting the Switch

Figure 11: Adjusting the Right Shelf

Front left rack post

Front right rack post

Rear right rack post

5. Attach the back-side of the shelf into the rear shelf by gliding the slide-end such that the rack plugs

(if present) and guide pins are inserted into the rack post holes (Figure 12: Seating the Left Shelf).

The bottom rack plug must be inserted one RU (three rack holes) above the bottom rack plug on

the front side of the shelf. If the locking mechanism and plugs are not used, fasten the back-side of

the shelf to the rear shelf, and skip to Step 6.

Figure 12: Seating the Left Shelf

6. Close the rear locking mechanism latch if present (Figure 7: Right Shelf – Outer View).

3.2.3.2

Mounting Ear Installation

The mounting ears attach the top of the switch to the rack posts. Their placement on the posts depend

on the switch model (Component Placement).

The installation process for each mounting ear is identical. The inner side of the mounting ear (which

includes the locking mechanism latch) is oriented between the front rack posts. Depending on the rack

kit configuration, a locking mechanism may not be present. In the following section, all illustrations

feature the right mounting ear.

Perform the following procedure for each mounting ear:

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