Attach The Switch To A Rack Or Cabinet - Extreme Networks VSP 4900 Series Installation Manual

Installing a Switch
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Screws for attaching mounting hardware to the switch housing.
You need the following additional tools and equipment. These are not provided with
your switch.
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Rack mounting screws: eight for a four-post installation; four for other installations.
The size of the screws will vary based on the rack system you are using.
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Screwdriver for securing the rack mounting screws.
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#2 Phillips screwdriver to attach bracket screws that are provided with the switch.
Use a magnetic screwdriver.
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AC power cord. For switches with removable AC power supplies, a separate
power cord is needed for each installed power supply. The cord must meet the
requirements listed in
Power Supplies
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ESD-preventive wrist strap for installing optional ports at the back of the switch.

Attach the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet

To attach a switch to a four-post rack or a cabinet, follow these steps.
Take care to load the rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start installing equipment at the
bottom and work up.
1. Attach a rack ear to one side of the switch, screwing it into the holes so that the
flange (ear) is flush with the front of the switch for a front mount.
If you are mid-mounting the switch, set the flange toward the back of the switch.
The following figures illustrate how to attach the brackets for two common
mounting options.
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Figure 20
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Figure 21
Power Cord Requirements for AC-Powered Switches and AC
on page 87.
shows a mid-mount configuration using a short mounting bracket.
shows a front-mount configuration using a short mounting bracket.
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