Mounting The 7100G-Series Switch; 7100G-Series Switch Rack Configurations - Enterasys 7100G Series Hardware Installation Manual

Mounting the 7100G-Series Switch

To install the 7100G-Series switch in a rack using the 71A-RACK-U optional rack mount kit, follow
the pre-installation discussion here including:
Air Flow" on page 2-4 and
to "Optional Rack Mount Rail Kit
You can install a 7100G-Series switch on a flat surface or in a rack. For more information about flat
surface installation, see
There are four possible rack mounting configurations as shown in
whether:
• The switch I/O ports side or the power supply side of the device face front
• The device is mounted flush with the rack posts or mid-mounted
Figure 2-1
1 Flush mounted with the switch I/O ports facing 3
front (cool air side)
2 Flush mounted with the power supply facing
front (cool air side)
Note: The 7100G-Series switch comes with integrated mounting ears that are adequate for most
installations. For slide-in mounting, high vibration, or high shock installations, an optional rack
mount kit (71A-RACK-U) is available.
"Reversing the Fan Module Air
"Flat Surface

7100G-Series Switch Rack Configurations

"Power Supply Air Flow and Switch Fan Module
Installation" on page C-1.
Installation" on page 2-12.
Mid-mounted with the switch I/O ports facing front
4 Mid-mounting with the power supply facing front
5 Air flow direction
Enterasys 7100G-Series Hardware Installation Guide 2-3

Mounting the 7100G-Series Switch

Flow" on page 2-5, before proceeding
Figure 2-1, based upon