Avaya 8000 Series - Using the Optional Slide Rack Mount Kit

• The rack is grounded to the same grounding electrode used by the power service in the area.
The ground path must be permanent and must not exceed 1 Ohm of resistance from the rack
to the grounding electrode.
About this task
Caution:
When you mount the device in a rack, do not stack units directly on top of one another. You
must secure each unit to the rack with the appropriate mounting brackets. Mounting brackets
cannot support multiple units. For a translation of this statement, see Translations of safety
messages on page 88.
Using the optional slide rack mount kit
The Universal Slide Rack Mount Kit is adjustable so that you can install your switch in equipment
racks of different sizes. Use the following procedures to install your switch in equipment racks with a
depth from 300mm to 900mm.
This kit is a separately ordered item (Part # EC8011002).
For instructions see:
• Inventory of slide components on page 36
• Installing slides in a 300mm-600mm equipment rack on page 44
• Installing slides in a 600mm-900mm equipment rack on page 52
• Important notice about rack safety on page
65
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Removing the switch from an equipment rack on page 66
Warning:
If you pull the switch all the way out on the slide rails, there is a danger of the rack tipping over.
For more information and guidelines, see Important notice about rack safety on page 65.
Inventory of slide components
This section describes the slide components and their features.
The shipping carton contains the following components:
•
Two 300mm-600mm slides (default configuration)
• Two extension brackets for the 600mm-900mm configuration
• Two long rear brackets for the 600mm-900mm configuration
• Bag of screws
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