Table 21: Rack Requirements and Specifications for the Switch (continued)
GuidelinesRack Requirement
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Ensure that the rack complies with one of these standards:
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A 19-in. rack as defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document
number EIA-310–D) published by the Electronics Industry Association
(http://www.eia.org).
■
Ensure that the rack rails are spaced widely enough to accommodate the switch chassis'
external dimensions . The outer edges of the front-mounting brackets extend the width of
the chassis to 19 in. (48.2 cm).
■
The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the switch.
■
Ensure that the spacing of rails and adjacent racks allows for the proper clearance around the
switch and rack.
Rack size and strength
■
Secure the rack to the building structure.
■
If earthquakes are a possibility in your geographical area, secure the rack to the floor.
■
Secure the rack to the ceiling brackets as well as wall or floor brackets for maximum stability.
Rack connection to
building structure
One pair of mounting brackets for mounting the switch on two posts of a rack is
supplied with each switch. For mounting the switch on four posts of a rack or cabinet,
you can order a four-post rack-mount kit separately.
Related Topics ■ Chassis Physical Specifications for EX4500 Switches on page 6
■ Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for EX4500
Switches on page 52
■ Rack-Mounting and Cabinet-Mounting Warnings for EX Series Switches on
page 159
■ Mounting an EX4500 Switch on page 65
Cabinet Requirements for EX4500 Switches
You can mount the switch in a cabinet that contains a 19-in. rack.
Cabinet requirements consist of:
■ Cabinet size
■ Clearance requirements
■ Cabinet airflow requirements
Table 22 on page 51 provides the cabinet requirements and specifications for the
switch.
50 ■ Cabinet Requirements for EX4500 Switches
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