Dell C1048P Port Extender Networking C1048P Installation Guide - Page 13

Installing a Rack Mount Tray (Optional), Installing the C1048P in a Rack

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• Reliable earthing - Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit; for example, use of power strips. • Rack mounting - Do not mount the port extender with the rear panel facing in the downward position. Installing a Rack Mount Tray (Optional) You can use a rack mount tray to support the weight of the C1048P in a 4-post rack. You must order the tray separately. To install a rack mount tray in a 4-post rack, follow the instructions provided with the tray kit. Decide on the desired height to mount the switch in the rack. Position the tray at that height and tighten it to the rack posts using the screws shipped with the tray (items 1 to 4 in Figure 5). Figure 5. Example of a Mount Rack Tray Installing the C1048P in a Rack You can install the C1048P in a 1 RU 4-post front-rack or 1 RU 2-post (flush and center) rack configuration. Although the procedure in this section describes C1048P installation in a 1 RU 2-post front-rack configuration, follow the same steps to install a C1048P in a 1 RU 4-post rack. WARNING: Never mount the C1048P in a rack that is suspended under a table or desk, or attached to a wall. Installing the Hardware 13

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Reliable earthing — Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to
supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit; for example, use of power
strips.
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Rack mounting — Do not mount the port extender with the rear panel facing in the downward
position.
Installing a Rack Mount Tray (Optional)
You can use a rack mount tray to support the weight of the C1048P in a 4-post rack. You must order the
tray separately.
To install a rack mount tray in a 4-post rack, follow the instructions provided with the tray kit. Decide on
the desired height to mount the switch in the rack. Position the tray at that height and tighten it to the
rack posts using the screws shipped with the tray (items 1 to 4 in Figure 5).
Figure 5. Example of a Mount Rack Tray
Installing the C1048P in a Rack
You can install the C1048P in a 1 RU 4-post front-rack or 1 RU 2-post (flush and center) rack
configuration. Although the procedure in this section describes C1048P installation in a 1 RU 2-post
front-rack configuration, follow the same steps to install a C1048P in a 1 RU 4-post rack.
WARNING: Never mount the C1048P in a rack that is suspended under a table or desk, or
attached to a wall.
Installing the Hardware
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