6. Ensure that the switch chassis is level by verifying that all screws on one side of the rack are aligned
with the screws on the other side.
Figure 70: EX4100 and EX4100-F Chassis Installed in Rack
Mount an EX4100 and EX4100-F Switch on Four Posts in a Rack or
Cabinet
Before mounting the switch on four posts in a rack:
• Verify that the site meets the requirements described in
Requirements" on page
• Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and maintenance,
and secure it to the building structure.
General Safety Guidelines and Warnings
• Read
Lifting Guidelines
.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
• Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
• 6 flat-head 4-40 mounting screws (provided with the four-post rack-mounting kit)
• 12 flat-head 4x6-mm Phillips mounting screws (provided with the four-post rack-mounting kit)
• One pair each of flush or 2-in.-recessed front-mounting brackets (provided with the four-post rack-
mounting kit)
87.
, with particular attention to
"EX4100 and EX4100-F Site Guidelines and
Chassis and Component
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