Dell 3324, 3348 Device Rack Installation, Installing the Switch without a Rack

32 Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch
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Device Rack Installation
CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the unit before mounting the
PowerConnect 3324/3348 switch in a rack or cabinet.
Installing PowerConnect 3324/3348:
1Ground yourself by putting on an ESD wrist strap and attaching the ESD clip to a
metal surface.
2Place the PowerConnect 3324/3348 switch on a flat and stable surface.
3Place the supplied rack-mounting bracket on one side of the PowerConnect
3324/3348. Ensure that the mounting holes on the PowerConnect 3324/3348 line up
with the mounting holes on the rack-mounting bracket.
4Insert the supplied screws into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with a Phillips
screwdriver.
5Repeat the process for the rack-mounting bracket on the other side of
PowerConnect 3324/3348.
6Insert the unit into the 19-inch rack and secure the unit to the rack with the rack
screws (not provided by the PowerConnect 3324/3348 supplier). When securing,
fasten the lower pair of screws before the upper pair of screws to ensure that the weight
of the unit is evenly distributed during installation. Ensure that the ventilation holes
are not obstructed.
Installing the Switch without a Rack
The PowerConnect 3324/3348 must be installed on a flat surface if it is not installed on a
rack. The surface must be able to support the weight of the device and the device cables.
1Set PowerConnect 3324/3348 on a flat surface, leaving 2 inches on each side and
5 inches at the back.
2Ensure that the device has proper ventilation.
3Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the device to prevent the device from slipping.