Rack Mounting - ZyXEL Communications ES1100-16 User Manual

Note: Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the
weight of the Switch with the connection cables.
Use the mounting holes on the Switch to hang the Switch on the screws.
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Wall-mount the Switch with the Ethernet ports facing down and the
ventilation holes on the side.

2.3.2 Rack Mounting

The Switch can be mounted on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a wiring closet with other
equipment. Follow the steps below to mount your Switch on a standard EIA rack using a rack-mounting
kit. See Section 2.3 on page 12
Rack-mounted Installation Requirements
• Two mounting brackets.
• Eight M3 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
• Four M5 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
Failure to use the proper screws may damage the unit.
Precautions
• Make sure the rack will safely support the combined weight of all the equipment it contains.
• Make sure the position of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or top-heavy. Take all
necessary precautions to anchor the rack securely before installing the unit.
Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch
Position a mounting bracket on one side of the Switch, lining up the four screw holes on the bracket with
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the screw holes on the side of the Switch.
Chapter 2 Hardware Description and Connection
for a list of models that can be rack mounted.
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