Chapter 3: Installation

3.4.2Rackmount Installation

Rackmount installations must be within reach of the network cabling and meet the requirements listed below:

Locate the 2H22-08R within seven feet of an appropriately grounded power source and an unrestricted surface area as shown in Figure 3-1that meets the power supply requirements listed in Appendix A.

Maintain a temperature of between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F) at the installation site with fluctuations of less than 10°C (18°F) per hour.

The 2H22-08R is shipped with a strain-relief bracket for cable management. The rackmount kit contains the rackmount brackets and mounting screws for installing it in a 19-inch rack.

WARNING

Before installing the 2H22-08R into a rack, ensure that the rack supports the device(s) without compromising the stability of the rack. Otherwise, personal injury and/or equipment damage may result.

Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket

Use of the strain-relief bracket is optional, but recommended to reduce cable damage and maintain an orderly environment. Attach the strain-relief bracket to the front of the 2H22-08R as follows:

1.Locate the strain-relief bracket and four 8-32 x 3/8-inch pan-head screws in the rackmount kit.

Do not attempt to attach the strain-relief bracket with screws

!other than the 8-32 x 3/8-inch screws included with the

CAUTION

2H22-08R. Use of longer screws may damage the unit.

 

2.Attach the strain-relief bracket to the bottom of the 2H22-08R using the four 8-32 x 3/8-inch pan-head screws (Figure 3-2).

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Cabletron Systems 2208 manual Rackmount Installation