Rack Mounting The Switch; Guidelines For Rackmount Installation; Attaching Brackets And Installing In Rack - Enterasys SecureStack A2 A2H123-24 Hardware Installation Manual

Rack Mounting the Switch

Rack Mounting the Switch

To install the switch in a 19‐inch rack, you need:
• Two rackmount brackets and mounting screws (rackmount kit) shipped with the
switch.
• Four user‐supplied screws to attach the switch to a standard 19‐inch rack.
Refer to "Torque Values" on page A‐4 for recommended torque values by screw size.

Guidelines for Rackmount Installation

The installation site must be within reach of the network cabling and meet the
requirements listed below:
• Appropriate grounded power receptacles must be located within 152 cm (5 ft) of the
location.
• A temperature of between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F) must be maintained at the
installation site with fluctuations of less than 10°C (18°F) per hour.

Attaching Brackets and Installing in Rack

Proceed as follows to install the switch into a 19‐inch rack:
1. Attach the rackmount brackets to the switch, as shown in Figure
M3x6 mm flathead screws shipped with the switch. Refer to "Torque Values" on page
A‐4 for recommended torque values by screw size.
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Note: To ensure proper ventilation and prevent overheating, leave a minimum clearance
space of 5.1 cm (2.0 in.) at the left, right, and rear of the switch.
Warning: Before rack-mounting the switch, ensure that the rack can support it without
compromising stability. Otherwise, personal injury and/or equipment damage may result.
Advertencia: Antes de montar el equipo en el rack, asegurarse que el rack puede
soportar su peso sin comprometer su propia estabilidad, de otra forma, daño personal o
del equipo puede ocurrir.
Warnhinweis: Überzeugen Sie sich vor dem Einbau des Gerätes in das Rack von dessen
Stabilität, ansonsten könnten Personenschäden oder Schäden am Gerät die Folge sein.
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