Mounting The Chassis; Rack Or Cabinet Mounting; Figure 17. Exposing The Rack Mounting Bracket - Cabletron Systems SmartStack STS16-20R Installation And User Manual

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Mounting the Chassis

The SmartStack STS16-20D/STS16-20R can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack
or cabinet, or can be mounted on any flat surface such as a tabletop. The installation
area should be near a power source and should have enough room around the front
and back panels for cabling and access to controls. Use the following procedures for
the installation of the SmartStack STS16-20D/STS16-20R.
Warning: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or
replace this equipment.

Rack or Cabinet Mounting

If you install the equipment in a closed or multi-unit rack, observe the
environmental guidelines from the previous chapter, Chapter 3, "Preparing for
Installation".
Caution: The following rack mounting instructions need to be observed to ensure
that the SmartStack STS16-20D/STS16-20R and any other equipment are
mechanically stable.
The following steps describe how to mount the SmartStack STS16-20D/STS16-20R in
a rack or cabinet:
1. Remove the bracket covers on each side of the SmartStack STS16-20D/STS16-
20R to expose the rack mounting brackets. Access to the retaining screws is
obtained by opening the cap on the front of each bracket cover. Use the Allen
key supplied with the switch to remove the two 6 mm Allen screws. When you
have removed the screws, push the bracket cover towards the back of the switch
and lift the cover off. Keep the screws for later use.

Figure 17. Exposing the Rack Mounting Bracket

Before going on to the next step, be sure you have the proper hardware for
mounting the chassis with the exposed brackets to your cabinet or rack.
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