- Enterasys Gigabit and Fast Ethernet Switches Hardware Installation Guide

Rack Mounting the Switch
SecureStack B2 Installation Guide 3-9
Rack Mounting the Switch
Toinstalltheswitch ina19‐inchrack,youneed:
•Tworackmountbracketsandmountingscrews(rackmountkit)shippedwiththe
switch.
•Fouruser‐suppliedscrewstoattachtheswitchtoastandard19‐inchrack.
Guidelines for Rackmount Installation
Theinstallationsitemustbewithinreachofthenetworkcablingandmeetthe
requirementslistedbelow:
• Appropriategroundedpowerreceptacles mustbelocatedwithin152cm(5ft)ofthe
location.
•Atemperatureofbetween5°C(41°F)and40°C(104°F)mustbemaintainedatthe
installationsite
withfluctuationsoflessthan10°C(18°F)perhour.
Attaching Brackets and Installing in Rack
Proceedasfollowstoinstalltheswitchintoa19‐inchrack:
1. Attachtherackmountbracketstotheswitch,asshowninFigure 3‐5,usingtheeight
M3x6mmflatheadscrewsshippedwiththeswitch.
Note: To ensure proper ventilation and prevent overheating, leave a minimum clearance
space of 5.1 cm (2.0 in.) at the left, right, and rear of the switch.
Warning: Before rack-mounting the switch, ensure that the rack can support it without
compromising stability. Otherwise, personal injury and/or equipment damage may result.
Advertencia: Antes de montar el equipo en el rack, asegurarse que el rack puede
soportar su peso sin comprometer su propia estabilidad, de otra forma, daño personal o
del equipo puede ocurrir.
Warnhinweis: Überzeugen Sie sich vor dem Einbau des Gerätes in das Rack von dessen
Stabilität, ansonsten könnten Personenschäden oder Schäden am Gerät die Folge sein.