Chapter 6: Installing Summit Family Switches
Summit Family Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Front-Mounting the Switch in a Two-Post Rack
To front-mount the switch in a two-post rack:
1 Place the switch upright on a secure work surface.
2 Place a front mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the unit, with the flange at
the front of the switch (Figure 206).
3 Insert and tighten seven screws to secure the bracket to the side of the switch.
Figure 206: Attaching a Front Mounting Bracket
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to attach the remaining front bracket to the other side of the switch.
5 Slide the switch into the rack until the mounting bracket flanges are against the rack posts
(Figure 207).
6 At each side, fasten the mounting bracket to the rack post using suitable screws.
Figure 207: Front-Mounting a Switch
After the switch is secured to the rack, install and connect power supplies as described on page 265 for
AC power supplies or on page 268 for DC power supplies.
NOTE
If you are installing a VIM2 module, install it in the switch before you connect the switch to power
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