Installing The Switch In An Equipment Rack - Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7000 Series Installation Manual

Switch installation

Installing the switch in an equipment rack

Before you begin
Tool requirements
• a Phillips screwdriver to attach brackets to the switch and the switch to the rack.
Rack requirements
• space of 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) for each switch in an E1A or 1EC standard 19 inch (48.2
cm) equipment rack and T1A 23 inch (58.5 cm) equipment rack.
• appropriate rack space to accommodate 1U switch height (44 mm).
• rack bolted to floor and braced if necessary
• rack must be grounded to the same grounding electrode used by the power service in the
area. The ground path must be permanent and must not exceed 1 Ohm of resistance
from the rack to the grounding electrode.
About this task
Perform the following procedure to install your switch in an equipment rack.
Procedure
1. Ensure power is disconnected from the switch.
2. Attach a bracket to each side of the switch with the included screws.
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The included mounting bracket allows for many different options for front and rear
mounting positions, see the following figures. Attach the brackets in the best position
for your specific equipment rack.
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July 2013