Dell PowerConnect 5524P Getting Started Guide - Page 7

Installing the Switch

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Installing the Switch The PowerConnect 5500 Series switches can be: • Installed on a rack • Placed on a flat surface Installing in a Rack CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the unit before mounting the switch in a rack or cabinet. CAUTION: When mounting multiple switches into a rack, mount the switches from the bottom up. To install the switch in a rack: 1 Place the supplied rack-mounting bracket on one side of the switch, ensuring that the mounting holes on the switch line up to the mounting holes on the rack-mounting bracket. Figure 1-1 illustrates where to mount the brackets. Figure 1-1. Bracket Installation for Rack Mounting 2 Insert the supplied screws into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with a screwdriver. Installation 7

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Installation
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Installing the Switch
The PowerConnect 5500 Series switches can be:
Installed o
n a rack
Placed on a flat surface
Installing in a Rack
CAUTION:
Disconnect all cables from the unit before mounting the switch in a
rack or cabinet.
CAUTION:
When mounting multiple switches into a rack, mount the switches
from the bottom up.
To install the switch in a rack:
1
Place the supplied rack-mounting bracket on one side of the switch,
ensuring that the mounting holes on the switch line up to the mounting
holes on the rack-mounting bracket.
Figure 1-1 illustrates where to mount the brackets.
Figure 1-1.
Bracket Installation for Rack Mounting
2
Insert the supplied screws into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with a
screwdriver.