34 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Switch 5500 and
Switch 5500G-EI (PoE)
To rack-mount the front of your Switch 5500 and Switch 5500G-EI (PoE):
1Place the switch the right way up on a hard flat surface, with the front
facing towards you.
2Place a securing bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the front
of the switch, as shown in Figure 15.
3Insert the two screws and tighten them with a suitable screwdriver.
4Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other front securing bracket.
You must use the screws supplied with the securing brackets. Damage
caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your warranty.
5Insert the switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with suitable screws
(not provided). Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.
To rack mount the rear of your switch:
1Place a rear rail bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the rear
of the switch, as shown in Figure 16.
The bracket has two mounting positions. The one you choose depends
on the rack depth. Tabl e 12 describes the correct positions on which to
mount the bracket:
Tabl e 12 Rear rail bracket mounting points
2Insert the screw and tighten it with a suitable screwdriver.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other rear securing bracket.
Distance from Front to Rear Mounting Positions
37cm — 25cm Middle mounting point
43cm — 56cm Rear mounting point
10014925-AD_S5500_GSG.book Page 34 Thursday, August 16, 2007 12:29 PM