3-2 
 
The S5120-28C-EI, S5120-52C-EI, S5120-28C-PWR-EI, and S5120-52C-PWR-EI support IRF. For 
details about implementation of the IRF system and installation procedures, refer to 
Installing Switches 
for a Stack.  
 
Installing the Switch into a 19-Inch Rack Using Mounting Brackets 
Installation Modes 
You can install a switch into a 19-inch standard cabinet in one of the following four ways: 
z  Use front mounting brackets 
z  Use front mounting brackets and a tray 
z  Use front mounting brackets and rear mounting brackets 
z  Use front mounting brackets and guide rails 
The installation methods of a switch depend on the depth and width of the switch. For the specific 
installation methods, see 
Table 3-1. 
Table 3-1 Installation methods for a switch with a width of 440 mm (17.32 in.) 
Method 
Depth 
Use front 
mounting 
brackets 
Use front 
mounting 
brackets and a 
tray 
Use front and 
rear mounting 
brackets 
Use front 
mounting 
brackets and 
guide rails 
300 mm (11.81 in.)  √  √ — √ 
420 mm (16.54 in.)  —  √  √  √ 
 
 
When the depth of a switch is greater than 300 mm (11.81 in.), the front mounting brackets only secure 
the switch rather than bear its weight.