Brocade Communications Systems S3-1002483-03 manual Mounting a BigIron RX-8 chassis in a rack

Models: S3-1002483-03

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2 Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch

FIGURE 23 Removing the extra screws used for shipment

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Chassis front

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Shipping screws

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Mounting a BigIron RX-8 chassis in a rack

Follow the steps given below to mount a BigIron RX-8, chassis in a rack.

1.Determine the position of each chassis in the rack, for example, a chassis with the fewest modules on top, a chassis with more modules than the top chassis in the middle, and a fully populated chassis on the bottom.

2.Position two of the four screws for each chassis according to the spacings of the keyhole slots on the mounting brackets as shown in Figure 24. Do not secure the screws completely; leave approximately 1/4 inch of clearance between the back of the screw head and the rack.

FIGURE 24 Positioning the screws in a rack

 

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Unequal flange equipment rack

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Network equipment rack

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Brocade Communications Systems S3-1002483-03 manual Mounting a BigIron RX-8 chassis in a rack