Installing The G8264 In A Rack; Installing The G8264 In A Standard Equipment Rack - Lenovo RackSwitch G8264 Installation Manual

Installing the G8264 in a Rack

Installing the G8264 in a Standard Equipment Rack

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The G8264 can be rack-mounted using one of the following mounting kits:
• For a standard 19-inch equipment rack, use the 2-post rack mounting brackets
and screws included with the switch. Installation instructions begin on
• For a Lenovo System x
the Lenovo Adjustable 19" 4-Post Rail Kit. This kit must be purchased separately.
Installation instructions begin on
• For a Lenovo iDataPlex
purchased separately. Installation instructions begin on
This section describes how to install the G8264 in a standard 19-inch equipment
rack using the mounting kit included with the switch. For information about mounting
the switch in other supported racks, see the appropriate section in this chapter.
The following parts are included in the standard mounting kit.
Table 10. 2-post rack mount kit parts
Item number Description
M6 locking washers
1
M6 screws
2
M6 clip nuts
3
M6 cage nuts
4
M4 screws
5
Mounting bracket
6
Attention: The rack-mounting frame may be unable to support the weight of the
switch with only the front post mounting brackets (2-post application). If the switch
has an undesirable amount of sag, it is recommended to use a 4-post mounting kit.
Attention: For earthquake stability, mount the switch in a 4-post rack.
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CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
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or Power 4-post rack, such as the Lenovo e1350, use
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rack, use the iDataPlex mounting kit. This kit must be
Quantity
4
4
4
4
8
2
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