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Mounting an EX4550 Switch on Two Posts in a Rack or Cabinet
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You can mount an EX4550 switch on two posts in a 19-in. rack or cabinet (either a
two-post or a four-post rack or cabinet) by using the mounting brackets provided with
the switch. (The remainder of this topic uses rack to mean rack or cabinet.)
You can mount the switch on four posts in a four-post rack by using the mounting brackets
provided with the separately orderable four-post rack-mount kit. See
EX4550 Switch on Four Posts in a Rack or Cabinet" on page
NOTE:
If you need to mount the switch in a recessed position on two posts
of either a two-post rack or a four-post rack, you can use the 2-in.-recess
front mount brackets provided in the separately orderable four-post
rack-mount kit.
Before mounting the switch on two posts in a rack:
Verify that the site meets the requirements described in
for EX4550 Switches" on page
Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and
maintenance, and secure it to the building structure.
Read
"General Safety Guidelines and Warnings" on page
to
"Chassis Lifting Guidelines" on page
Remove the switch from the shipping carton (see Unpacking an EX4550 Switch).
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
2 mounting brackets and 8 mounting screws (provided in the accessory box shipped
with the switch)
Screws to secure the chassis to the rack (not provided)
2-in.-recess front mount brackets if you will mount the switch in a recessed position
(brackets are part of the separately orderable four-post rack-mount kit).
Cover panels for module slots (provided in the accessory box shipped with the switch)
Dust covers for ports (provided in the accessory box shipped with the EX4550-32F
switches)
NOTE:
One person must be available to lift the switch while another secures
the switch to the rack.
"Site Preparation Checklist
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259, with particular attention
268.
Chapter 12: Installing the Switch
"Mounting an
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