Dell Force10 S25N-S50N Installing S50N and S50V Systems - Page 19

Installing the System in a Rack or Cabinet, Two-Post Rack Mounting

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• Ensure that your tabletop is stable and can handle the weight of the switch or a stack of switches, if that is the case, along with any added backup power supplies. • Position the table for proper ventilation and easy access to separate power outlets for each device. Installing the System in a Rack or Cabinet The system provides three rack-mounting methods: • Two-Post Rack Mounting • Four-Post Rack-mounting with Threaded Rails • Four-Post Rack-mounting with Cage Nuts Two-Post Rack Mounting The switch is shipped with the universal front-mounting brackets (rack ears) attached. Ensure that there is adequate clearance surrounding the rack to permit access and airflow. If you are installing two switches side-by-side, position the two chassis at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) apart to permit proper airflow. Position the chassis in the rack. Secure the chassis with two of the supplied screws through each bracket and onto the rack post. Figure 4-1. Two-post (Front-mounted) Rack-mounting Four-Post Rack-mounting with Threaded Rails Ensure that there is adequate clearance surrounding the cabinet or rack to permit access and airflow. If you are installing two S-Series side-by-side, position the two units at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) apart to permit proper airflow. Follow the steps below to install a unit into a 4-post 19-inch equipment rack, using the attached front mounting brackets and the optional adjustable rear-mounting brackets. Installing the Switch | 19 fn00147as50V

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Ensure that your tabletop is stable and can handle the weight of the switch or a stack of switches, if that
is the case, along with any added backup power supplies.
•
Position the table for proper ventilation and easy access to separate power outlets for each device.
Installing the System in a Rack or Cabinet
The system provides three rack-mounting methods:
•
T
wo-Post Rack Mounting
•
Four
-Post Rack-mounting with
Threaded Rails
•
Four
-Post Rack-mounting with Cage Nuts
Two-Post Rack Mounting
The switch is shipped with the universal front-mounting brackets (rack ears) attached. Ensure that there is
adequate clearance surrounding the rack to permit access and airflow. If you are installing two switches
side-by-side, position the two chassis at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) apart to permit proper airflow.
Position the chassis in the rack. Secure the chassis with two of the supplied screws through each bracket
and onto the rack post.
Figure 4-1.
Two-post (Front-mounted) Rack-mounting
Four-Post Rack-mounting with Threaded Rails
Ensure that there is adequate clearance surrounding the cabinet or rack to permit access and airflow. If
you are installing two S-Series side-by-side, position the two units at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) apart to
permit proper airflow. Follow the steps below to install a unit into a 4-post 19-inch equipment rack, using
the attached front mounting brackets and the optional adjustable rear-mounting brackets.
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