Cabinet Requirements for EX2200 Switches

Complete Hardware Guide for EX2200 Ethernet Switches

Table 18: Rack Requirements and Specifications for the Switch (continued)

Rack Requirement

Rack size and strength

Rack connection to building structure

Guidelines

•Ensure that the rack complies with one of these standards:

•A 19-in. rack as defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document number EIA-310–D) published by the Electronics Industry Association (http://www.eia.org).

•Ensure that the rack rails are spaced widely enough to accommodate the switch chassis' external dimensions . The outer edges of the front-mounting brackets extend the width of the chassis to 19 in. (48.2 cm).

•The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the switch.

•Ensure that the spacing of rails and adjacent racks allows for the proper clearance around the switch and rack.

•Secure the rack to the building structure.

•If earthquakes are a possibility in your geographical area, secure the rack to the floor.

•Secure the rack to the ceiling brackets as well as wall or floor brackets for maximum stability.

One pair of mounting brackets for mounting the switch on two posts of a rack is supplied with each switch. For mounting the switch on four posts of a rack or cabinet, you can order a four-post rack-mount kit separately.

Related • Chassis Physical Specifications for EX2200 Switches on page 5

Documentation

• Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for EX2200 Switches on page 42

• Rack-Mounting and Cabinet-Mounting Warnings for EX Series Switches on page 129

• Mounting an EX2200 Switch on Two Posts in a Rack or Cabinet on page 55

• Mounting an EX2200 Switch on Four Posts in a Rack or Cabinet on page 57

• Mounting an EX2200 Switch in a Recessed Position in a Rack or Cabinet on page 61