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NOTE
For better grounding of the router to the rack, attach the router using star washers. You should also
use star washers with any single-hole grounding lugs to keep the lugs from rotating.
Repeat step 2 through step 5 to mount each router in the rack, moving from lowest to highest.
Mounting your device in a cabinet
You can also install your device in a 4-post rack or cabinet, using a Cabinet Rack Mount Kit, which
must be ordered separately (part number VW8MK). This kit includes the following hardware:
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To order the Cabinet Rack Mount Kit, contact Dell.
Cabinet rack mounting steps
Follow these steps to mount each PowerConnect B-MLXe-8 router in a rack using the Cabinet Rack
Mount Kit, starting with the lowest device first.
1. Determine the position of each router in the rack according to the weight of the router. For
2. Remove the factory-installed mounting brackets from the chassis.
3. Attach the kit front mounting brackets to the chassis using 8 6-32 flat head screws. Refer to
PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide
53-1002111-01
Cabinet Mount Kit contents:
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Front mounting brackets (2)
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Side mounting plates (2)
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Rear brackets (4)
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Telescoping rack mount shelf
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Side duct assembly
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Top rails - 2 for use in 29-31" rack and 2 for use in 27-29" rack
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18 6-32 flat head screws
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12 10-32 screws
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12 10-32 slip and caged nuts
example, mount the router with the fewest modules near the top of the rack, the router with
more modules near the middle of the rack, and a fully populated router near the bottom of the
rack.
Figure
17.
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