Installing The Device In A Rack; Four-Post Rack Mount Installation (Xbr-R000297); Time And Items Required - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching SLX 9140 Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the device in a rack

CAUTION
Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 50°C (122°F).

Installing the device in a rack

CAUTION
Make sure the rack housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over.
NOTE
You need a #2 Phillips screwdriver for installation.
Before mounting the device in a rack, pay particular attention to the following factors:
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Temperature: Because the temperature within a rack assembly may be higher than the ambient room temperature, check that
the rack-environment temperature is within the specified operating temperature range. (Refer to
page 8.)
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Mechanical loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted unit.
•
Circuit overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not overloaded.
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Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded. Particular attention should be given to supply connections
other than direct connections to the mains electricity supply.
To mount the product into a four-post rack using the included rack-mount kit (XBR-R000297), refer to
installation (XBR-R000297)"
To mount the product into a two-post rack, you can order the two-post rack kit with the part number XBR-R000294. For the procedure
to install this kit, refer to "Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294)"
To mount the product into a four-post rack, you can also order the four-post rack kit with the part number XBR-R000296. For the
procedure to install this kit, refer to

Four-post rack mount installation (XBR-R000297)

Use the following instructions to install the SLX 9140 switch in EIA racks that are between 46 cm and 79 cm (18 to 31 in.) using the
four-post flush-mount rack kit included with the switch.

Time and items required

Allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete the installation.
The following items are required to install the device using the four-post flush-mount rack kit:
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#2 Phillips torque screwdriver
•
1/4-inch slotted-blade screwdriver
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on page 12 for the installation procedure.
"Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296)"
"Facility requirements"
"Four-post rack mount
on page 16.
on page 25.
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