Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection
GS1900 Series User’s Guide
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Note: Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the Switch with 
the connection cables.
4 Align the holes on the back of the Switch with the screws on the wall. Hang the Switch on the screws.
Note: Make sure there is enough clearance between the wall and the Switch to allow 
ventilation.
The  Switc h sho uld b e  wa ll- m ounte d ho rizonta lly. The  Switc h's side  
pa ne ls with ve ntila tio n slo ts sho uld no t b e  fa c ing  up o r do wn a s this 
po sitio n is le ss sa fe .
2.5  Ra c k Mo unting
The Switch can be mounted on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a wiring closet with other 
equipment. Follow the steps below to mount your Switch on a standard EIA rack using a rack-mounting 
kit.
Note: Make sure there is enough clearance between each equipment on the rack for air 
circulation.
2.5.1  Ra c k- m o unte d Insta lla tio n Re quire me nt
The following are the rack-mounted installation requirements:
• Two mounting brackets.
• Eight M3 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
• Four M5 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
Fa ilure  to  use  the  pro pe r sc re ws m a y da m a g e  the  unit.