Assembling   
4.2 Types of installation 
  SCALANCE XR-500 
40  Operating Instructions, 05/2017, A5E03275845-11 
 
Types of installation 
Mounting the IE switches 
For the devices, you have the following options: 
●  19" rack mounting 
●  Desktop operation with adhesive feet 
●  Secured at 4 points using special mounting brackets 
Mounting modular components 
For the modular components, you have the following options: 
●  Plugging/pulling media modules in the module slots 
●  Inserting/removing SFP transceivers in media modules for SFP or SFP+ slots 
●  Inserting/removing SFP+ transceivers in SFP+ slots 
●  Mounting power supply units 
 
19" rack mounting 
Notes on 19" rack mounting 
 
Increased ambient temperature 
When installed in a closed rack or a rack unit with several devices, the ambient temperature 
of the rack may be higher than the room temperature. Install the devices in an environment 
compatible with the maximum ambient temperature specified by the manufacturer. 
 
Install the devices in a rack so that there is an adequate air flow for the reliable operation of 
the devices. 
 
When installing the devices in a rack, avoid the dangers of unequal mechanical load.