Installing The Ne2572 In A Rack; Installing The Ne2572 In A Standard Equipment Rack - Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 Installation Manual

Installing the NE2572 in a Rack

Installing the NE2572 in a Standard Equipment Rack

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The NE2572 can be rack-mounted using one of the following mounting kits:
 For a standard 19-inch equipment rack, use the 2-post rack mounting brackets
and screws included with the switch. Installation instructions begin on
For a Lenovo System x or Power 4-post rack, use the Lenovo Adjustable 19"

4-Post Rail Kit. This kit must be purchased separately. Installation instructions
begin on page 40.
 For a Lenovo iDataPlex
purchased separately. Installation instructions begin on
This section describes how to install the NE2572 in a standard 19-inch equipment
rack using the mounting kit included with the switch. For information about
mounting the switch in other supported racks, see the appropriate section in this
chapter.
The following parts are included in the standard mounting kit.
Table 9.
2-post rack mount kit parts
Item number Description
1 Mounting brackets
2 M4 screws
3 M6 screws
4 M6 clip nuts
5 M6 cage nuts
Attention: The rack-mounting frame may be unable to support the weight of the
switch with only the front post mounting brackets (2-post application). If the switch
has an undesirable amount of sag, it is recommended to use a 4-post mounting kit.
Attention: For earthquake stability, mount the switch in a 4-post rack.
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rack, use the iDataPlex mounting kit. This kit must be
Quantity
2
8
4
4
4
Chapter 3: Installing NE2572 Hardware and Options
page 37.
page 44.
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