Rack-Mounting - Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6900 Hardware User's Manual

Chassis and Power Supplies

Rack-Mounting

Refer to the following important guidelines before installing the chassis in a rack:
Two people are required to rack mount the switch: One person to lift the chassis into position and one
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person to secure the chassis to the rack using the rack mount screws.
The chassis has rack-mount flanges that support standard 19-inch rack mount installations.
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Alcatel-Lucent does not provide rack-mount screws. Use the screws supplied by the rack vendor.
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To prevent a rack from becoming top heavy, it is recommended that you install the switch at the
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bottom of the rack whenever possible.
If you are installing the switch in a relay rack, be sure to install and secure the rack per rack
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manufacturer's specifications.
To rack mount the switch, follow the steps below.
Note. Because of the overall chassis depth, additional support braces are used to support the rear of the
chassis and prevent sagging in the rack. These braces are required for all rack-mound installations.
1 Mark the holes on the rack where the chassis is to be installed.
2 Attach two slot rails to the left and right side of the chassis.
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One person should lift and position the chassis until the rack-mount flanges are flush with the
rack post.
4 Align the holes in the flanges with the rack holes marked in step 1.
OmniSwitch 6900 Hardware Users Guide June 2020
Rack-Mounting
page 3-37