Attaching The Switch To A Rack; Attaching The Device To A Four-Post Rack - Extreme Networks ExtremeRouting SLX 9740 Hardware Installation Manual

Attaching the Switch to a Rack

You need the following additional tools and equipment. These are not provided with your device:
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Screwdriver for securing the rack mounting screws.
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#2 Phillips screwdriver to attach bracket screws that are provided with the device. We recommend
using a magnetic screwdriver.
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AC power cord. For devices with removable AC power supplies, a separate power cord is needed for
each installed power supply. The cord must meet the requirements listed in
Requirements for AC-Powered Switches and AC Power Supplies
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ESD-preventive wrist strap for installing optional ports at the back of the device.
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Grouding lugs.
Attaching the Switch to a Rack
To attach a switch to a four-post or two-post rack, follow the steps in the appropriate section:
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Attaching the Device to a Four-Post Rack

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Attaching the Device to a Two-Post Rack
Note
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After the switch is attached to the rack, refer to
need to remove it.
Attaching the Device to a Four-Post Rack
A four-post rack-mounting kit (XN-4P-RKMT301 for SLX9740-80C or XN-4P-RKMT302 for
SLX9740-40C) is included in the box with your switch router. The kit contains an instruction sheet,
along with the following components:
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Two slider assemblies including inner rail (member) or intermediate rail (member), and outer rail
(member).
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Two front mounting ears with black thumb screws in the middle (for SLX9740-40C), or a black
thumb screw and handle (for SLX9740-80C). These pieces attach directly to both sides of the
device housing.
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Mounting ears - Black rack ears with a thumb screw in the middle (2 count).
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Black mounting ear screws (6 count for front two rack ears of SLX9740-40C and 12 count for front
two rack ears of SLX9740-80C).
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Grounding screws - M4 screws to install the lug cables (not provided) to the rack on SLX9740-40c
(4 count).
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Rail screws - M4 screws to secure the inner rail to the device (2 count).
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When you install Extreme Networks switches, we recommend that you have two people to
maneuver the switch and the mounting hardware.
Take care to load the rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start installing equipment at the
bottom and work up.
on page 88.
on page 32
on page 38
Removing the Device from the Rack
Installing Your Device
Power Cord
on page 68 if you