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vEdge 1000 Router
1. Grasp both sides of the router, then lift and position it in the rack, making sure that the mounting ear holes
are aligned with the threaded holes in the rack rail.
2. Secure the mounting ears to the two front posts of the rack using the four rack-mount screws in packet
B. Tighten the screws.
Figure 3: Screwing the Mounting Ears to the Rack
1. Use a tape measure or level to verify that the router is installed straight and the holes at either ends of the
rack align properly.
Tip: It is recommended that you retain the dust covers on any unused ports.
Mount a vEdge 1000 Router Using a Rack-Mount Tray
You can use a rack-mount tray to install the vEdge 1000 router if you want to install two vEdge routers in the
same slot in a 19-inch rack or if you want to mount the router on all four posts of the rack. See Rack-Mount
Tray Specifications .
You need to order the rack-mount kit from Viptela separately.
Unpack the Rack-Mount Tray Kit
The rack-mount kit includes a dual rack-mount tray and an accessory box for mounting up to two vEdge
routers.
To unpack the rack-mount kit:
1. Open the top flaps of the cardboard box.
Install the vEdge 1000 Router
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