Specifications

Installation and Startup 2-9
Installing the Switch in a Rack
Caution Before you perform the following steps, be sure the switch is powered off and is
not connected to a power source.
Note Some switches are shipped with screws installed in the top rack-mounting holes
closest to the front panel. If you want to rack-mount the switch with the front panel forward,
remove these screws before attaching the mounting brackets. Do not use these screws to
attach the mounting brackets to the switch. Use the screws supplied with the brackets.
To attach the brackets and install the switch in 19-, 23-, and 24-inch racks, follow these
steps:
Step 1 Place the switch on a level surface.
Step 2 Use two of the supplied Phillips flat-head or truss-head screws to attach a
mounting bracket to each side of the switch. Secure all four screws tightly, but
do not overtighten them.
The bracket orientation and the screws you use depend on whether you plan to
use a 19-, 23-, or a 24-inch rack:
• For a 19-inch rack-mount, use the Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long
side of the bracket to the switch.
• For a 23- or 24-inch rack-mount, use the Phillips truss-head screws to attach
the short side of the bracket to the switch.
Figure 2-2, Figure 2-3, and Figure 2-4 show how to attach one bracket to one
side of the switch. Follow the same steps for the opposite side.