Space Requirements For The Rack; Securing The Rack - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond X8 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Meeting Site Requirements

Space Requirements for the Rack

Provide enough space in front of and behind the switch so that you can service it easily. Allow a
minimum of 48 inches (122 cm) in front of the rack and 24 inches (61 cm) behind the rack. When using a
relay (two-post) rack, provide a minimum of 24 inches (61 cm) of space behind the mounted equipment.
Extra room on each side is optional.

Securing the Rack

The rack should be attached to the wiring closet floor with 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) lag screws or equivalent
hardware. The floor under the rack should be level within 3/16-inch (5 mm). Use a floor-leveling
cement compound if necessary or bolt the racks to the floor as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11: Properly Secured Rack
Brace open equipment racks if the channel thickness is less than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm).
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