Figure 177: Attaching A Two-Post Mounting Bracket To Qfx5100-96S - Juniper QFabric QFX3000-G Hardware Documentation

QFX3000-G QFabric System Hardware Documentation
Two -Post Procedure
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You can center mount a QFX5100-96S on two posts of a 19-in. rack or cabinet by using
the short mounting brackets provided with the switch. Other product SKUs of the QFX5100
are not recommended for a two post installation.
To mount the switch on two posts in a rack using the provided mounting kit:
Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and to a site ESD point.
1.
Decide whether the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) end of the switch or the port end is
2.
to be placed at the front of the rack. Position the switch in such a manner that the
IN labels on components are next to the cold aisle and the
components are next to the hot aisle.
Align the ten mounting holes on the short mounting bracket with one of the three sets
3.
of corresponding holes along the side of the switch chassis. See

Figure 177: Attaching a Two-Post Mounting Bracket to QFX5100-96S

Attach the mounting bracket to the QFX5100-96S switch using ten mounting screws
4.
(and cage nuts and washers if your rack requires them).
Repeat this procedure for the mounting bracket on the opposite side of the switch.
5.
Tighten all screws.
Use two people to attach the brackets to the posts.
6.
Have one person grasp both sides of the switch and lift it into place.
a.
Ensure that the switch is level. See
b.
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