Four-Post Rack Mount - Extreme Networks 8520 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Install the Switch
To attach a switch to a two-post rack, a four-post rack, or a cabinet, follow these steps.
Note
Take care to load the rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start installing equipment at the bottom
and work up.

Four-Post Rack Mount

A four-post rack-mounting kit is included in the box with your switch. The kit contains an instruction
sheet, along with the following components:
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Two mounting brackets, known as inner member in the instruction sheet. These pieces attach
directly to both sides of the switch housing.
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Two slider assemblies, one for each side of the switch. Each slider assembly consists of an outer
piece that is secured to the rack and a sliding rail to which you will attach the corresponding
mounting bracket. These pieces are known on the instruction sheet as the outer member and
intermediate member.
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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 (4 count)
To attach your switch to a four-post rack, follow these steps:
1. On one side of the switch, locate and remove the 2 black screws next to the data ports on the switch.
Repeat as needed for the opposite side.
2. Using the provided mounting ear screws, attach each of the mounting ears using the holes exposed
in the previous step. Ensure that the mounting ears are flush with the faceplate of the switch.
3. Extend the slider assembly to the fullest extent. Locate the small white release tab on the mounting
bracket and push it toward the blue release tab, allowing the mounting bracket to slide the rest of
the way off the slider assembly. Repeat this step for the other slider assembly.
4. Attach a mounting bracket to each side of the switch housing, using the screws provided. Ensure
that the blue tab is close to the mounting ear and away from the switch.
Figure 9: Attaching a Mounting Bracket to One Side of the Switch Housing
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