Four-Post Rack Mount; Attaching Mounting Brackets To The Chassis - Arista 7000 Series Quick Start Manual

Four-Post Rack Mount

3.2 Four-Post Rack Mount
The switch is mounted onto a four-post rack by assembling two rails onto the rear posts, sliding the
switch onto the rails, then securing the switch to the front post.
The installation kit provides the following four-post mounting parts:
• 2 mounting brackets
• 2 rails
• 12 M4x5 flat head Phillips screws
Refer to Figure 3-1 on page 7
The switch supports any mounting position where at least three sets of screws attach each mounting
bracket to the switch chassis.
Figure 3-7
bracket mount configuration example.
Figure 3-7: Bracket Mount Examples for Four-Post Rack Mount
Figure 3-8: Improper Bracket Mount Example for Four-Post Rack Mount
3.2.1

Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis

To attach mounting brackets to the switch chassis, perform this procedure:
Step 1 Align the mounting brackets with the chassis to obtain the desired mounting position.
Step 2 Attach the brackets with six M4x5 flat head Phillips screws per bracket, using a #1 Phillips
screwdriver.
Space the screws evenly, separating them with the widest possible distance.
page 11
10
and
displays proper bracket mount configuration examples.
displays screw placement for the front mount and center mount positions.
Figure 3-2 on page 8 for a description of the mounting brackets.
Quick Start Guide: 7000 Series 1 RU-Gen 2 Data Center Switches
Rack Mounting the Switch
Figure 3-8 displays an improper
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