Extreme Networks 12802, 12804 manual Pre-installation Requirements

Rack-Mounting the BlackDiamond 12804 Chassis

Pre-installation Requirements

The following tools, equipment, and resources are required for installing the BlackDiamond 12804 chassis:

●ESD-preventive wrist strap (provided)

●19-inch helper bracket (provided)

●For installing the chassis in a mid-mount position in the rack:

■Optional BlackDiamond 8806/12804 mid-mount kit, part number 65046. Order this kit separately from the chassis.

■#2 Phillips screwdriver

●Rack-mount screws appropriate for your organization’s rack system, as follows:

■4 screws to attach the helper bracket

■12 screws to secure the BlackDiamond 12804 chassis in the rack

The screw size will vary based on your organization’s rack system; screws are not provided.

●Screwdriver appropriate for the rack-mounting screws you will use

The screwdriver size will vary based on the requirements of your organization’s rack system.

Attaching the BlackDiamond 12804 Mid-Mount Brackets

To install the BlackDiamond 12804 switch in a mid-mount position in the rack, attach the optional mid- mount brackets.

To attach the mid-mount brackets:

1Place the empty BlackDiamond 12804 chassis in an upright position on a secure flat surface.

CAUTION

The BlackDiamond 12804 chassis weighs almost 65 pounds. Proper lifting and moving of the chassis requires two people.

2Determine the locations for the mid-mount brackets.

NOTE

Each side of the chassis has two sets of mounting holes to provide two positions for attaching the mid-mount brackets.

3Identify the left and right brackets.

Each mid-mount bracket is clearly marked for placement on either the right or left side, as viewed from the front of the chassis.

4On each side of the chassis, attach the appropriate mid-mount bracket using the eight screws provided in the kit (see Figure 30).

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