Rack-Mounting 24 And 48-Port Os6450 Switches - Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6450 User Manual

Rack-Mounting 24 and 48-Port OS6450 Switches

Rack-Mounting 24 and 48-Port OS6450 Switches
Note. For information on rack mounting half width 10-port OS6450 switches, refer to
10-Port OS6450 Switches" on page
Refer to the important guidelines below before installing the OmniSwitch 6450 chassis on a rack.
Note. When rack mounting multiple switches in a stacked configuration, be sure to place all switches in
vertically-adjacent rack positions. This will ensure that all required stacking cables will have adequate
length for the installation.
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It is recommended that two people install the switch on the rack—one person to hold the chassis and
position it on the rack, and a second person to secure the chassis to the rack using attachment screws
(not supplied).
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Alcatel-Lucent provides two rack-mount flanges with each OmniSwitch 6450 switch. These flanges
support standard 19-inch rack-mount installations. These flanges must be attached to the chassis before
the switch can be rack mounted.
Note. If you are installing the switch in a 23-inch-wide rack, Alcatel-Lucent offers optional 23-inch rack-
mounting hardware. For more information, contact your Alcatel-Lucent representative.
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Alcatel-Lucent does not provide rack-mount screws. Use the screws supplied by the rack vendor.
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To prevent a rack from becoming top heavy, it is recommended that you install heavier equipment at
the bottom of the rack, whenever possible.
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If you are installing the switch on a relay rack, be sure to install and secure the rack per the rack manu-
facturer's specifications.
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Review "Airflow Recommendations" on page 3-2
dations before installing.
page 3-10
3-5.
for important chassis airflow and access recommen-
OmniSwitch 6450 Hardware Users Guide
Mounting OmniSwitch 6450 Switches
"Rack-Mounting
July 2012