Rack-Mounting - Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6850E Series Hardware User's Manual

OmniSwitch Backup Power Shelf/System (BPS)

Rack-Mounting

Refer to the following important guidelines before installing the chassis in a rack:
• Two people are required to rack mount the chassis: One person to lift the chassis into position and one
person to secure the chassis to the rack using the rack mount screws.
• The chassis has rack-mount flanges that support standard 19-inch rack mount installations.
• Alcatel-Lucent does not provide rack-mount screws. Use the screws supplied by the rack vendor.
• To prevent a rack from becoming top heavy, it is recommended that you install the chassis at the
bottom of the rack whenever possible.
• If you are installing the chassis in a relay rack, be sure to install and secure the rack per rack
manufacturer's specifications.
Note. Never rack mount the chassis using only the front-installed rack mount flanges. Due to the chassis
depth and overall weight, it must be mounted using front and rear flanges (as described below) or by
attaching flanges to the mid portion of the chassis (see "Mid-Mounting the Chassis In the Rack" on page
4-10). Failure to properly mount the chassis may result in the chassis sagging in the rack or damage to the
chassis and its components.
To rack mount the chassis, follow the steps below.
1 Mark the holes on the rack where the chassis is to be installed.
2 One person should lift and position the chassis until the rack-mount flanges are flush with the
rack post.
3 Align the holes in the flanges with the rack holes marked in step 1.
4 Once the holes are aligned, the second person should insert a screw through the bottom hole on each
flange. Tighten both screws until they are secure.
OmniSwitch Backup Power Shelf/System (BPS)
January 2013
Rack-Mounting
page 4-9