Device Power, Cooling, and Weight Information Device Power, Cooling, and Weight Information Cooling Requirements Device Power Requirements (Heat Dissipation) Maximum Weight DS-16B2 switch Voltage: 100 to 240 V ac, 47 to 63 Hz 368.5 BTU/hr 12.9 kg (28.5 lbs) Device Dimensions Device Height Depth...
Device Placement Requirements Device Placement Requirements There are no restrictions on the location of the DS-16B2 switch in the rack/cabinet. Switches are typically located at the top of the rack/cabinet in pairs. Power distribution must support the number of outlets required for the switch and the switch power rating listed in the table on page 3.
Switch Mounting Kit (DS16B2 - RKH/RKL) Switch Mounting Kit (DS16B2 - RKH/RKL) The switch mounting kit includes rails, bezel, and power cords as listed in the table below. See the figure below for an illustration of these components. Component 2 switch mounting brackets - see illustration on page 21. 2 per switch 2 short rail assemblies (20.5 inches to 27 inches) 2 per switch...
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Switch Mounting Kit (DS16B2 - RKH/RKL) Switch Front Mounting Rails Brackets Long Short Rear Rear Rails Rails Bezel Supports Bezel Ac Power Cords EMC2042 Figure 3 Rails. Bezel, and Power Cords EMC Departmental Switch DS-16B2 Installation Guide...
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Switch Mounting Kit (DS16B2 - RKH/RKL) Screws, Nuts and Washers See the table below for a detailed list of all the securing hardware that is included in the switch mounting kit. ® The rail assemblies for the EMC CLARiiON rack come pre-assembled, with the power cord in the rail.
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Switch Mounting Kit (DS16B2 - RKH/RKL) Component #10 flat washer (Qty. 6) 2 per rail assembly to secure adjustable rail to the “C” channel. 1 per ball stud. M5 keps nut (Qty. 4) 2 per rail assembly to secure adjustable rail to the “C”...
Switch Mounting Kit (DS16B2 - RKH/RKL) Tools Required for Installation You will need the following tools to complete the installation of the rails and switch(es). Tools Required: #1 Phillips 6-mm (1/4-in.) 8mm (5/16-in.) Screwdriver Nut Driver Nut Driver EMC2065 EMC Departmental Switch DS-16B2 Installation Guide...
Installing the DS-16B2 Rails Installing the DS-16B2 Rails This section describes the installation procedures for the DS-16B2 rails. Figure 4 shows a view of the rails installed in a 39 U rack/cabinet. Rear Door Removed for Clarity Rear Front EMC2071 View of the Rails Installed in a 39 U Rack/Cabinet Figure 4 EMC Departmental Switch DS-16B2 Installation Guide...
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Installing the DS-16B2 Rails DS-16B2 Rails Installation There are two different length rails as shown in Figures 4 and 5: The short rails range between 20.5 inches and 27 inches. The long rails range between 27 inches and 34 inches. If your rail kit contains 2 different length rear rail mounts, be sure to use the rail length that is appropriate for your rack/cabinet.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Rails The front and rear flanges of the DS-16B2 rails have three screw holes. See Figures 7 and 7 below. Front Rails Screw Holes EMC2069 Front Flange of the DS-16B2 Rails Figure 7 Screw Holes Screw Holes Short Rear Rails...
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Installing the DS-16B2 Rails Select the appropriate length rails, and follow the steps below to install them. The rails assembly consists of a front rail, an adjustable rear rail, ac power cord, and two washers and keps nuts. See the figure below for an illustration of the complete assembly.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Rails Assembling the Rails If this is a new installation in an EMC CLARiiON rack, the rails are pre-assembled. Follow these rail assembly instructions only if you are installing the switch in a non-EMC rack/cabinet. 1. Place the front rail down on a table. 2.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Rails 3. Insert the slots of the rear adjustable rail onto the threaded posts on the front rail. Be sure that the lip on the top of the rear adjustable rail slides over the top of the slot on the front rail, thereby capturing the ac power cord.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Rails 5. Determine where in the rack/cabinet you will locate the switch. 6. Adjust the length of the rail to fit between the channels in the rack/cabinet. 7. Once the rails are adjusted to the correct length, tighten the keps nuts on the rail assembly.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Rails Round-Hole Channel Follow the steps below to install the rails assembly in the round-hole channel of the rack/cabinet. 1. Align the holes of the front rail flange to the inside of the front channel. The top and bottom screw holes are used for the screws; the center screw hole is used for the ball stud.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Rails Align the rear rail flange to the inside of the channel. Rack Rear Align the front rail flange to the inside Rack Rear of the channel. Front M5 x 10-mm Pan Head Screw Front EMC2046 Installing Rails in Round-Hole Channels Figure 13 EMC Departmental Switch DS-16B2 Installation Guide...
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Installing the DS-16B2 Rails Square-Hole Channel Follow the steps below to install the rails assembly in the square-hole channel of the rack/cabinet. 1. Align the holes of the front rail flange to the inside of the front channel. The top and bottom screw holes are used for the screws. See Figure 14.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Rails Align the rear rail flange to the inside Rack of the channel. Rear Align the front rail Rack flange to the inside Front of the channel. M5 x 16-mm flat head screw (Qty. 8) Square-Hole Washer (Qty.
Installing the DS-16B2 Switch Installing the DS-16B2 Switch This section describes the procedures for installing the DS-16B2 switch in a rack/cabinet, including attaching the brackets on the switch. Mounting Bracket Installation You must attach mounting brackets to the switch before installing it on the rails.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Switch 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 above for the other side of the switch. Installing the Switch in the Rack/Cabinet Follow the steps below to install the switch in the rack/cabinet. 1. Lift and orient the switch so that the fan end is to the front of the rack/cabinet.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Switch 5. Secure the brackets to the rails with two M3 x 8-mm pan head screws (see table on page 8), one on each side, as shown in Figure M3 x 8-mm Pan Head Screw EMC2050 Securing the brackets to the Rails Figure 17 6.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Switch Rail Assembly Screw Rail Assembly Screw EMC2051 Tightening the Front and Rear Rail Assembly Screws Figure 18 8. Install the bezel supports on the flange at the end of the left and right rails. Align the two holes in the bezel support with the top and bottom holes on the flange.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Switch 9. Secure the bezel support with two M3 x 8-mm pan head screws (see table on page 8). Bezel Support M3 x 8-mm Pan Head Screw (2 Per Bezel Support) Bezel Support EMC2052 Installing the Bezel Supports Figure 19 10.
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Installing the DS-16B2 Switch 11. Position the #10 washer and ball stud in the center hole between the two screws securing the rail to the channel. Tighten the ball stud. Repeat for the other ball stud. See Figure 21. #10 Flat Ball Washer Stud...
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Installing the DS-16B2 Switch 12. Align the slots on the bezel with the bezel supports and the ball studs. Push the bezel until it snaps into place, as shown in Figure EMC2055 Installing the Bezel Figure 22 13. Plug the other end of the ac cords into available receptacles on the PDU.
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