3Com 4210G manual Introduction to Mounting Bracket

The Switch 4210G (excluding Switch 4210G NT 24-Port and Switch 4210G NT 48-Port) support IRF. For details about implementation of the IRF system and installation procedures, refer to Installation Flow for an IRF.

Installing the Switch into a 19-Inch Rack Using Mounting Brackets

The installation methods of a switch depend on the depth and width of the switch. For the specific installation methods, see Table 3-1.

Table 3-1Installation methods for the Switch 4210G

	Method		Use front	Use front mounting	Use front and rear
			mounting
Model				brackets and a tray	mounting brackets
			brackets
Switch 4210G 24-Port
Switch 4210G	48-Port	√		√	—
Switch 4210G	NT 24-Port
Switch 4210G	NT 48-Port
Switch 4210G PWR 24-Port		—		√	√
Switch 4210G PWR 48-Port

When the depth of a switch is greater than 300 mm (11.81 in.), the front mounting brackets only secure the switch rather than bear its weight.

Introduction to Mounting Bracket

Figure 3-2Appearance of a standard front mounting bracket

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(1)Screw hole used to fix the mounting bracket to the cabinet (Use one M6 screw)

(2)Screw hole used to fix the switch to the mounting bracket

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