32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Switch 5500 and
Switch 5500G-EI (PoE)
To rack-mount the front of your Switch 5500 and Switch 5500G-EI (PoE):
1 Place the Switch the right way up on a hard flat surface, with the front 
facing towards you. 
2 Locate a securing bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the 
front of the Switch, as shown in Figure 12
.
3 Insert the two screws and tighten with a suitable screwdriver.
4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other front securing bracket.
You must use the screws supplied with the securing brackets. Damage 
caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your warranty.
5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with suitable screws 
(not provided). Ensure that ventilation holes are not obstructed.
To rack mount the rear of your Switch
1 Locate a rear rail bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the rear 
of the Switch, as shown in Figure 13
.
The bracket has two mounting positions depending on the rack depth. 
Table 8
 shows the correct positions to mount the bracket:
Table 8 Rear rail brack mounting points
2 Insert the screw and tighten with a suitable screwdriver.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other rear securing bracket.
Distance from Front to Rear Mounting Positions
37cm — 25cm Middle mounting point
43cm — 56cm Rear mounting point