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Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.
Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation Supermicro switches into a rack environ- ment. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced techni- cians only. This manual lists compatible parts available at the time of publication.
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Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides an overview of the optional CSE-PT52L rack mounting kit and safety information for Supermicro switches. Chapter 2 Rack Installation This chapter covers detailed instructions for installing the switch into a rack. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfiguring your switch into a rack environment.
Preface Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ......................iii Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Unpacking the System ..................1-1 Preparing for Setup ..................1-1 Choosing a Setup Location ................1-1 Rack Precautions .................... 1-2 General Precautions ..................1-2 Lithium Battery Precaution ................
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Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Notes...
This manual provides instructions for in- stalling the CSE-PT52L mounting rails onto a rack and for installing the switch into the mounting rails. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time.
Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Warnings and Precautions! Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. • In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. •...
Chapter 1 Introduction Lithium Battery Precaution This switch may contain a lithium battery. There is a danger of explosion if the bat- tery is incorrectly replaced. • Installing the battery upside-down may reverse the polarities and cause the battery to explode. •...
Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
This chapter provides information on installing the switch into a rack unit with the CSE-PT52L rail kit. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Separating the Sections of the Rails The CSE-PT52L rail kit ships with the front inner rail attached to the front outer rail. These must be separated prior to installation in the rack. Separating the Rails Separate the inner rail from the outer rail by depressing the black plastic flange inside the inner rail.
Chapter 2 Rack Installation Figure 2-2: Installing the Inner Rail Note: Your switch may differ from the illustrations in this manual Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails on the Switch Place one of the inner rails on one side of the switch aligning the hook on the side of the switch with the mounting hole in the rail.
Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Rear of the Rack Attach Outer Racks together Figure 2-3: Assembling the Outer Rails Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Attach the shorter outer rail to the outside of the longer outer rail.
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Chapter 2 Rack Installation SCALE 0.380 Figure 2-4: Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack...
Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Figure 2-5: Installing the Switch into a Rack Note: Your switch may differ from the illustrations in this manual Installing the Switch Installing the Switch into a Rack Installing the Switch Confirm that inner rails have been secured to the switch. Confirm that the outer rails are installed on the rack.
Chapter 2 Rack Installation Installing the Switch into a Telco rack To install the switch into a Telco (post style) rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the switch (four total). First, determine how far the switch will extend out the front of the rack.
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Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches Disclaimer (cont.) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup- port systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per- form be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.