Installing the FastIron GS Chassis
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11. Replace the power supply locking screw.
Installing the Device
You can install Foundry systems on a desktop, in an equipment rack, or on a wall.
WARNIN G: Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming
unstable or falling over.
WARNIN G: Mount the devices you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the
bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.

Desktop Installation

1. Set the device on a flat desktop, table, or shelf. Make sure that adequate ventilation is provided for the
system – a 3-inch clearance is recommended on each side.
2. Proceed to “Powering On the System” on page3-14.

Rack Mount Installation

For rack mount installation, Foundry recommends that you use a Telco equipment rack.
The Foundry FastIron device supports two different rack mount kits; a kit with short mounting brackets which ships
with the device, and a kit with long mounting brackets (19 inches), which you can order separately from Foundry
Networks (part number 70166-000). Use the long mounting brackets to prevent the Foundry device from sagging
when installed in a non-compliant (non-Telco) equipment rack.
In addition to the rack mount kit, you will need the following tools for installation:
• #2 Phillips-head screwdriver
• Four 12-24 screws to mount the Foundry device to the rack.
WARNIN G: Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming
unstable or falling over.
WARNIN G: Mount the devices you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the
bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.
To install the rack mount brackets and mount the device in a rack, do the following:
1. Remove the rack mount kit from the shipping carton. The kit contains two mounting brackets and several
mounting screws.
2. Align the brackets with the screw holes on the sides of the device, then use the screws to attach the mounting
brackets. Refer to the appropriate illustration, depending on which brackets you are installing:
• Figure 3.1 shows how to attach the short mounting brackets.
• Figure 3.2 shows how to attach the long mounting brackets.