Rack Mounting The Switch - Arista 7000 Series Quick Start Manual

Rack Mounting the Switch

Important! The rack mounting procedure is identical for all switches covered by this guide. Illustrations in this
chapter depict the mounting of a DCS-7124SX switch.
The accessory kit provides components for installing the switch in two-post and four-post racks.
• Section 3.1
• Section 3.2
Both options require the attachment of mounting brackets to the switch chassis. Each chassis side
contains six pairs of holes that align with bracket holes. Bracket hole orientation is symmetric, allowing
bracket placements where the flange is flush with the front or rear switch panel
Figure 3-1: Chassis and Mounting Bracket Alignment for Front and Rear Rack Mounts
Bracket holes are horizontally equidistant, allowing bracket placements where the flange is not flush
with either panel
After completing the instructions for your rack type, proceed to
Quick Start Guide: 7000 Series 1 RU-Gen 2 Data Center Switches
provides instructions for mounting the switch in a two-post rack.
provides instructions for mounting the switch in a four-post rack.
(Figure 3-2 on page 8). This placement supports a center-rack mount.
Chapter 3
(Figure
: Cabling the Switch.
3-1).
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