Mounting The Device; Overview; Device Rack Installation - Dell PowerConnect 2816 User Manual

5 Inspect the product for damage. Report any damage immediately.

Mounting the Device

Overview

There are three device mounting options:
• Installing in a Rack
• Installing on a Flat Surface
• Installing on a Wall

Device Rack Installation

CAUTION Read the safety information in the Product Information Guide as well as the safety information for other
devices that connect to or support the switch.
CAUTION Disconnect all cables from the device before mounting the device in a rack or cabinet.
CAUTION When mounting multiple devices into a rack, mount the devices from the bottom up.
Install the device in a rack as follows:
1 Place the supplied rack-mounting bracket on one side of the device ensuring the mounting holes on
the device line up to the mounting holes on the rack mounting bracket. The following figure illustrates
where to mount the brackets.
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