Brocade Communications Systems VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Manual page 48

Attaching the extensions to the front of the switch
Complete the following steps to attach the front brackets to the rear of the switch.
1. Position the right front bracket with the flat side against the right rear side of the switch, as shown in
Figure 24
2. Insert four 8-32 x 5/16-in. flathead screws through the vertically aligned holes in the bracket and
then into the holes on the side of the switch. Use the upper and lower screw holes, leaving the
center holes empty.
3. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to attach the left rear bracket to the left side of the switch.
4. Tighten all the 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lb (17 cm-kg).
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FIGURE 24 Attaching the front brackets to the rear of the switch
Attaching the extensions to the front of the switch
Complete the following steps to attach the extension brackets to the front of the switch. There are
medium and long extension brackets that you can use for this step. Choose the correct extension for
the depth of your rack.
1. Select the proper length extension bracket for your rack depth.
2. Position the right extension along the side of the switch as shown in
3. Attach the bracket using four 8-32 x 5/16-in. flathead screws.
4. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 to attach the left front extension to the left side of the switch.
5. Tighten all the 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lbs (17 cm-kgs).
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Switch
Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., flathead
Phillips
Front brackets
Figure 25 .
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