Precautions; Attaching The Mounting Brackets To The Switch; Mounting The Switch On A Rack - ZyXEL Communications GS1100 Series User Manual

• Eight M3 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
• Four M5 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.

2.5.2 Precautions

• Make sure the rack will safely support the combined weight of all the equipment it contains. The
maximum weight a bracket can hold is 21.5 kg.
• 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.

2.5.3 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.
Figure 7 Attaching the Mounting Brackets (GS1100-16 and GS1100-24E)
Figure 8 Attaching the Mounting Brackets (GS1100-24)
Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M3 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into
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the Switch.
Repeat steps
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You may now mount the Switch on a rack. Proceed to the next section.
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2.5.4 Mounting the Switch on a Rack

Position a mounting bracket (that is already attached to the Switch) on one side of the rack, lining up
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the two screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the side of the rack.
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1 and 2 to install the second mounting bracket on the other side of the Switch.
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