Specifications

6 Installing the Hardware August 2011
To rack mount the switch, follow the steps below.
1 Mark the holes on the rack where the chassis is to be
installed.
2 Using two people, lift and position the chassis until the
rack-mount flanges are flush with the rack post. Refer to
page 4 for information on properly lifting the chassis.
3 Align the holes in the flanges with the rack holes
marked in step 1.
4 Once the holes are aligned, use a third person to insert
a screw through the bottom hole on each flange. Tighten
both screws until they are secure.
5 Once the screws at the bottom of each flange are
secure, install the remaining screws. Be sure that all
screws are securely tightened.
Optional Rack-Mounting Hardware
All OmniSwitch 6900 switches are shipped with integral front
rack mount flanges. These flanges support standard 19” rack
mount installations. If you have non-standard rack mount
requirements, contact your Alcatel-Lucent representative for
information on optional hardware availability.
Standalone (Non-Rack Mounted)
Installations
The chassis can also be placed unmounted on a stable, flat
surface as a standalone unit. Be sure that the surface can
accommodate the full, populated weight of all switches
being installed. Approximate chassis weights are provided
on page 4.
For a standalone unit, use two or more people to move and
position the unpopulated chassis upright on the surface
where it is to be installed. Be sure that adequate clearance
has been provided for chassis airflow and that you have
placed the chassis within reach of all required AC outlets.
For recommended airflow allowances, refer to page 5.
Note. Chassis must be placed “right side up.” Never
attempt to operate a switch while it is lying on its side or
back.