Dell C1048P Port Extender Networking C1048P Getting Started Guide - Page 14

Installing the C1048P in a Rack, Attaching Mount Brackets to the C1048P

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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. CAUTION: Before installing the C1048P in a rack, disconnect all cables (if attached) and remove all self-adhesive pads (if attached) from the underside of the C1048P. CAUTION: If you plan to install multiple C1048P PEs in a rack, mount the C1048s from the bottom up. Make sure that the air flow through the ventilation holes on each C1048P is not obstructed. 1. Align the holes on the right rack-mount bracket with the holes on the right side (facing you) of the C1048P. 2. Secure the bracket (item 3 in Figure 6) to the chassis by tightening the screws (item 2 in Figure 6) provided with the mount bracket. Figure 6. Attaching Mount Brackets to the C1048P 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to attach the left rack-mount bracket on the C1048P. 4. Mount the C1048P into a 48.26 cm (19 inch) rack. Align the holes on each bracket flange with the holes on a rack post. 14 Installing the Hardware

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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.
CAUTION: Before installing the C1048P in a rack, disconnect all cables (if attached) and remove
all self-adhesive pads (if attached) from the underside of the C1048P.
CAUTION: If you plan to install multiple C1048P PEs in a rack, mount the C1048s from the
bottom up. Make sure that the air flow through the ventilation holes on each C1048P is not
obstructed.
1.
Align the holes on the right rack-mount bracket with the holes on the right side (facing you) of the
C1048P.
2.
Secure the bracket (item 3 in Figure 6) to the chassis by tightening the screws (item 2 in Figure 6)
provided with the mount bracket.
Figure 6. Attaching Mount Brackets to the C1048P
3.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to attach the left rack-mount bracket on the C1048P.
4.
Mount the C1048P into a 48.26 cm (19 inch) rack. Align the holes on each bracket flange with the
holes on a rack post.
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