Chapter 9: Installing the Switch
■The switch you are mounting has an uplink module with transceivers installed in
To mount the switch in a recessed position on four posts, follow the instructions in “Mounting an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch on Four Posts in a Rack or Cabinet” on page 121. To mount the switch in a recessed position on two posts, follow the instructions in “Mounting an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch on Two Posts in a Rack or Cabinet” on page 118.
Related Topics ■ Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch on page 141
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Mounting an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch on a Wall
You can mount an EX3200 or EX4200 switch on a wall by using the separately orderable
Before mounting an EX3200 or EX4200 switch on a wall:
■Verify that the site meets the requirements described in “Site Preparation Checklist for EX3200 and EX4200 Switches” on page 81.
■Read “General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for EX Series Switches” on page 207, with particular attention to “Chassis Lifting Guidelines for EX3200 and EX4200 Switches” on page 220.
■Remove the switch from the shipping carton (see “Unpacking an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch” on page 114).
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to mount the switch on a wall:
■Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
■2
■12
■4 mounting screws
■Dust covers for ports (for
■Hollow wall anchors capable of supporting the combined weight of two fully loaded switches, up to 44 lb (20 kg) (not
