Chapter 3 Installing the Switches

Rack-Mounting the Switches

Step 4 Check the rack for clearance for the switch. The switch can be installed either directly on top of another device or be suspended from the rack posts.

Step 5 Attach the remaining two rack brackets to your rack.

a.Position a bracket toward the back of the rack with the flange facing away from the rack. The flange should go around the outside of the rack post, as shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3 Holding Bracket Inside of Rack

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Note If you are rack-mounting the switch backward, the bracket should be installed to the front of the rack.

b.Secure the bracket with the screws through the back of the rack, as shown in Figure 3-4.

c.Repeat on the other side of the rack.

Figure 3-4 Secure Rail Bracket to Rack with Screws

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Step 6 Lift the switch unit, and align the sliding brackets to the switch with the brackets attached to the posts before sliding them together.

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SFS 7000D, SFS 7000P specifications

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