Pre-Installation Requirements; Rack-Mount The Chassis - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond X8 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Pre-Installation Requirements

In addition to the support brackets that are shipped with the chassis, you need the following tools and
equipment to install a chassis:
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Mid-mount bracket kit (model number 48020, ordered separately from the chassis)
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# 2 Phillips screwdriver for attaching the mid-mount brackets to the middle of the chassis sides
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Rack-mount screws appropriate for your organization's rack system, as follows:
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4 screws to attach each support bracket to the rack
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12 screws to secure the chassis in the rack
The screw size will vary based on your organization's rack system; screws are not provided.
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Screwdriver appropriate for the selected rack mounting screws
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Chassis grounding materials as listed in

Rack-Mount the Chassis

Note
The chassis provides three possible locations on each side for the mid-mount brackets,
labeled A, B, and C. When you attach the brackets, make sure you use the same position on
each side.
Before you install the chassis, verify that none of the modules or power supplies have been pre-
installed. Because of the weight of the chassis, it should be empty when you install it.
1 Attach mid-mount brackets to the sides of the chassis.
a On each side of the chassis, align a mid-mount brackets with its mounting holes on the chassis
sheet metal.
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