This document explains the power, cooling, weight, and rack placement requirements for the EMC DS-24M2 departmental switch. It also describes the kits available for mounting the switch in EMC and non-EMC racks and includes installation instructions as well. Major sections are •...
17.1 in 43.4 cm Device Placement Requirements There are no restrictions on the location of the DS-24M2 switch in the rack/cabinet. Switches are typically located at the top of the rack/cabinet in pairs. Power distribution must support the number of outlets required for the switch and the switch power rating listed in the table above.
2 short rails 2 per switch 2-hole bar nuts 2 per switch for joining front and rear rails 3-hole bar nuts 4 per switch for attaching the rails to the front and rear channels EMC Departmental Switch DS-24M2 Installation Guide...
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Tools Required for Installation You will need the following tools to complete the installation of the rails and switch(es). These tools are not available in this kit. # 2 Phillips head screwdriver A tape measure EMC Departmental Switch DS-24M2 Installation Guide...
The keyplate spacer is marked such that an L or an R will be upright when correctly installed on the left or right channel. 3-Hole Nut Bar Keyplate Spacer Front Rackmount Cabinet EMC Departmental Switch DS-24M2 Installation Guide...
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40U cabinet but do not install the keyplate spacer. If your cabinet has square-hole channels, you need to use the square-hole washer and the #10 32x5/8” flat-head screws to attach the front and rear mounting hardware. EMC Departmental Switch DS-24M2 Installation Guide...
See the figure below. Do not completely tighten the nut bars screws to the rails but tighten them enough to hold the rails together. 2-Hole Bar Nut Combined Front and Rear Rails Attaching Front and Rear Rails EMC Departmental Switch DS-24M2 Installation Guide...
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Do not completely tighten the nut bar screws. You will tighten them once you install the switch. EMC Departmental Switch DS-24M2 Installation Guide...
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(For Example, the hird-Party Rack/Cabinet) CLARiiON Rack/Cabinet) 7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for the other rail. 8. You are now ready to install the left and right slide rails onto the DS-24M2 switch. EMC Departmental Switch DS-24M2 Installation Guide...
Tighten the #8 32x3/8” nut bar screws that hold the front and rear rails together, as illustrated in the figure below. Nut Bar Screws Tightening Rail Nut Bar Screws EMC Departmental Switch DS-24M2 Installation Guide...
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Before installing the power supplies, review the Installation and Service Manual for instructions on installing the power supplies. Tighten the #10 32x5/8” pan-head (round-hole channel) or flat-head (square-hole channel) screws on the outside of the front and rear channels. EMC Departmental Switch DS-24M2 Installation Guide...
2. Repeat step 1 with the other side of the channel. 3. Attach the bezel to the front of the cabinet by lining the bezel up with the latch brackets (40U) or ballstuds (39U) until the bezel snaps into place. EMC Departmental Switch DS-24M2 Installation Guide...
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