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An RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter
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A four-post rack mounting kit that contains:
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Two front mounting brackets
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Two side mounting rails
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Twenty flat head M4X8 screws to attach the front mounting brackets and side mounting rails to the switch chassis
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Two rear mounting (L-shaped) brackets
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Two pan head M4X8 screws to attach the rear mounting brackets to the side mounting rails
What Else Do I Need?
You’ll need to provide:
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Someone to help you secure the switch to the rack
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Eight mounting screws to secure the switch to the rack
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A number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver
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An electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
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A management host such as a laptop or desktop PC
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A serial-to-USB adapter (if your laptop or desktop PC doesn’t have a serial port)
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A grounding cable: 12 AWG (2.5 mm²), minimum 90° C wire, or as permitted by the local code, with a 4.3-mm circular
lug attached
CAUTION: Ensure that a licensed electrician has attached the appropriate grounding lug to the
grounding cable that you supply. Using a grounding cable with an incorrectly attached lug can damage
the switch.
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An 8-mm screw to secure the grounding lug
Install the QFX5120-32C in a Four-Post Rack
1. Review the General Safety Guidelines and Warnings.
2. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end to a site ESD
point.
3. Position the switch in the rack so that the F2B labels on the fan modules are facing the cold aisle, or the B2F labels on
the fan modules are facing the hot aisle.
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