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Document History
The following table lists revision history of the Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.
Overview
You can use the slide rack mount kit to install a 1U, 1.5U, or 2U SilkWorm switch in a standard 19-inch EIA rack. The
installation methods are listed in Table 1 on page 4.
Refer to the following sections to install the slide rack mount kit:
"Installation Requirements" on page 4
"Planning the Switch Installation" on page 7
"Preparing Slide Assemblies" on page 8
"Installing the Switch to Slide Out Port Side" on page 8
"Installing the Switch to Slide Out Nonport Side" on page 21
Document Title Publication Number Summary of Changes Publication Date
Slide Rack Mount Kit
Installation Procedure
53-0001625-01 First release (new book) March 2002
Slide Rack Mount Kit
Installation Procedure
53-0001625-02 n.a. November 2002
Slide Rack Mount Kit
Installation Procedure
53-0001625-03 Internal review only. August 2003
Slide Rack Mount Kit
Installation Procedure
53-0001625-04 Added 2U switch installation procedures to
support SilkWorm AP7420 switches.
September 2003
Slide Rack Mount Kit
Installation Procedure
53-0001625-05 Revised publication number. September 2003
Slide Rack Mount KitInstallation Procedure
53-0001625-06 Complete reformat (including alteringprocedures), provided new illustrations, and
added SilkWorm 3250/3850 support.
December 2003
Note
U represents a rack unit of space in a standard EIA cabinet. 1U equals 1.75 inches (4.44 cm).
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Installation RequirementsAllow 15 to 30 minutes to complete this procedure.
Slide rack mount kit installation requirements include:
Electrical requirements:
- Use a primary AC input 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, correctly wired with the circuit protected by a circuit breaker
and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes.
- Use an adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by electrical rating on the switch
nameplate.
- Ground all equipment in the cabinet through a reliable branch circuit connection, and maintain ground at all
times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit such as a power strip.
Thermal requirements:
- Plan the installation so that the nonport side of the switch faces the cool-air aisle. This allows the switch fans to
pull in cool air.
- Verify that the air flow available to the air intake vents meets the minimum requirements specified for the switch
being installed.
- Verify that the ambient air temperature at the nonport side of the switch does not exceed 40 Celsius (104
Fahrenheit) while the switch is operating.
Table 1 Switch Installation Methods Using the Slide Rack Mount Kit
Switch
Height
Switch Type Slide Direction and Positioning Cabinet
Rail Type
1U SilkWorm 2000-series,3200-series, and 3800-
series
Switch slides out ofportside of cabinet (exhaust-air side).
Port side of switch isflush with edge of cabinet.
Round-hole
Square-hole
Switch slides out ofnonportside of cabinet (air-intake
side).
Port side of switch isset 3 inches backfrom edge of
cabinet (allows a more gradual bend in cables).
Round-hole
Square-hole
1.5U SilkWorm 3900 Switch slides out of portside of cabinet (exhaust-air side).
Port side of switch isflush with edge of cabinet.
Round-hole
Square-hole
Switch slides out ofnonportside of cabinet (air-intakeside).
Port side of switch isset 3 inches backfrom edge of
cabinet (allows a more gradual bend in cables).
Round-hole
Square-hole
2U SilkWorm AP7420 Switch slides out of portside of cabinet (exhaust-air side).
Port side of switch isflush with edge of cabinet.
Note: Nonport-side installation is not supported.
Round-hole
Square-hole
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Cabinet specifications:
- Use a standard EIA cabinet.
- Plan a cabinet space that is up to 2 rack units (2U) high and 11 to 30 inches deep, depending on the switch being
installed.
- Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the weight limits of the cabinet or unbalance thecabinet in any way.
- Secure the cabinet to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake.
Tool Requirements and Parts List
The following tools are required to perform this procedure:
Phillips #2 screwdriver with torque capability
1/4-inch slotted-blade screwdriver with torque capability
Ensure all of the items listed in Table 2 are included in your kit. See Figure 1 on page 6 for an illustration of each item.Table 2 Items Included in the Slide Rack Mount Kit
Item Description Total Qty.
A Slide assembly, containing one inner and one outer slide rail, with Items B, C, and D installed on
the outer slide rail (each slide assembly is bagged separately)
2
B Three-hole slide mount L-bracket 4
C Locking hex nut, 8-32 (for Item D) 12
D Slotted screw, 8-32 x 3/8 inch, zinc 12
E Power cord clip 6
F Phillips screw, 10-32 x 3/8 inch, black 12
G Three-hole rack nut bar, 8-32 (for Item F) 4
H Alignment washer 12
I Retainer nut, 10-32 (for Item F) 12
J Left rack mount bracket (unexpected movement safety bracket for port side) 1
K Right rack mount bracket (unexpected movement safety bracket for port side) 1
L Left mount bracket (unexpected movement safety bracket for port side) 1
M Right mount bracket (unexpected movement safety bracket for port side) 1
N Phillips screw, 8-32 x 1/4 inch, black 4
O Back rack mount bracket (unexpected movement safety bracket for nonport side) 2
P Phillips screw, 8-32 x 3/16 inch, zinc 12
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Figure 1 Items Included in the Slide Rack Mount Kit
scale: 1/2" = 1"scale: 1/2" = 1"
LL
B (4x)
Note: Scale is 1/2" = 1"
unless otherwise noted.
Note:
Heavy box outlines
indicates separate
packages of
components
Item A(2x)
N (4x)
F (12x) H (12x)
E(6x)
D (6x)
scale: 1/2" = 1"
C (8x)
O (2x) C (4x) D (4x) P (12x)
J(1x)
K(1x)
L(1x)
M(1x)
I (12x)G(4x)
scale: 3/16" = 1"
scale: 5/16" = 1"
3.001
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Planning the Switch Installation
This section helps you plan how to install the switch in a cabinet.
To plan the position of the switch in the cabinet:
1. Plan the orientation of the switch so that the nonport side faces the air-intake aisle.
2. Plan 1U, 1.5U, or 2U of rack space for your specific switch.
The slide rack mount kit supports the following switch sizes:
1U SilkWorm 2000-series, 3200-series, and 3800-series
1.5U SilkWorm 3900
2U SilkWorm AP7420
3. For 1.5U switches only, determine whether you want the additional 0.5U or 1U of the switch to be above or below the
brackets.
The L-brackets cover three holes (1U) on each cabinet rail (see Figure 2).
Figure 2 1.5U Switch Installed with 0.5U Above the L-bracket
4. Determine the direction in which you want the switch to slide: Toward the exhaust-air aisle (port side; see Figure 14 on page 19)
Toward the air-intake aisle (nonport side; see Figure 25 on page 30)
Note
When replacing the rack mount hardware of a previously installed switch, first power down the switch and
remove all attached cables and power cords; then, remove the switch from the cabinet and uninstall all rack
mount hardware.
Note
U represents a rack unit of space in a standard EIA cabinet. 1U equals 1.75 inches (4.44 cm).
Caution
SilkWorm AP7420 only supports port-side installation due to the length of the switch.
scale: 1/4" = 1"
Cabinet Rail(round hole)
1.5USwitch
L-bracket
0.5U
1U8 9 10 110 1 2 3
23222120 31302928
12 13 14 154 5 6 7
19181716 27262524
IOIOI
IP
3.002
B ASlide Rail Assembly
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Preparing Slide Assemblies
To prepare both slide assemblies for installation:
1. Locate the slide assembly (Item A) in the kit (see Figure 1 on page 6).
2. Pull the inner slide rail out until the lock engages (see Figure 3).
Figure 3 Pulling the Slide Rails Apart
3. Press the lock-release lever located inside the inner slide rail and pull the inner rail away from the outer rail.
4. Repeat step 1 through step 3with the second slide assembly.
Proceed to "Installing the Switch to Slide Out Port Side", next, or"Installing the Switch to Slide Out Nonport Side" on
page 21.
Installing the Switch to Slide Out Port Side
This section provides the following information:
"Attaching Inner Slide Rails" on page 9
"Attaching Rack Mount Brackets" on page 10
"Attaching L-brackets to Cabinet Rails" on page 11
"Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 17
Inner SlideRail
Lock-releaseLever
SlideAssembly
scale:5/16" = 1"
scale:1/8" = 1"M 3
.003
Lock-releaseLever
Push to release
A
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Attaching Inner Slide Rails
To attach the inner slide rails:
1. Position an inner slide rail with the flat side against the switch and the end containing the lock-release lever toward
the nonport side of the switch.
2. Align the rail holes with the holes drilled in the side of the switch (see Figure 4).
Figure 4 Installing Inner Rail in the Lower Holes to Allow a 1.5U Switch to Slide Out of Port Side
3. Attach the rail using three Phillips 8-32 x 3/16-inch screws (Item P).
For 1.5U switches, choose from the upper or lower rail holes to determine vertical positioning. 1U and 2U switches
only have a single row of holes for mounting brackets.
4. Tighten the screws to a torque of 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs).
5. Repeat step 1 through step 4for the inner slide rail on the other side of the switch.
Caution
Using screws longer than the specified length can damage the switch. Use only the screws provided with
the kit.
scale:3/16" = 1"
3.004
3
2
3
1 2
31
30
29
13
14
15
IP
Lock-release
Lever
Lower Holes Inner
Slide Rail1.5U
Switch
P (3x)
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Attaching Rack Mount Brackets
Installing the rack mount brackets prevents unexpected movement, such as from an earthquake.
To attach rack mount brackets:
1. Position the right mount bracket (Item M) next to the right side of the switch (see Figure 5).
If you used the lower holes for the inner side rails, install the rack mount brackets using the lower two of the rack
mount bracket holes. If you used the upper holes for the inner side rails, install the rack mount brackets using the
upper two of the rack mount bracket holes.
Figure 5 Attaching a Rack Mount Bracket
2. Attach the right rack mount bracket to the switch using two Phillips 8-32 x 1/4 inch screws (Item N).
3. Tighten the screws to a torque of 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs).
4. Repeat step 1 through step 3for the left rack mount bracket (Item L).
Note
For a 1U switch, use Item O instead of Item M.
Note
For upper-hole installation, use Item M on the left and Item L on the right of the switch.
Caution
Using screws longer than the specified length can damage the switch. Use only the screws provided with
the kit.
Note
For a 1U switch, use Item O instead of Item L.
3.005
scale: 5/16" = 1"
31
30
29
13
14
15
IP
(Item L on left side)
N
M
(2x)
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Attaching L-brackets to Cabinet Rails
Each slide assembly (Item A) includes two L-brackets (Item B) that attach to the cabinet rails (either round-hole or
square-hole). The slide rack mount kit includes hardware compatible with both cabinet rail types.
The following sections provide installation instructions for each type of cabinet rail:
"Round-hole Cabinet Rails"
"Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method A)" on page 13
"Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method B)" on page 15
Round-hole Cabinet Rails
To install the round-hole hardware:
1. On the port side of the outer slide rail, loosen the nuts (Item C) securing the L-bracket (Item B) and extend the end of
the bracket beyond the end of the slide rail by 5/8 inch (see Figure 6).
Repositioning allows the rack mount brackets to align with the cabinet rails.
Figure 6 Repositioning the L-brackets
2. Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the nonport side of the
cabinet (see Figure 7 on page 12).
3. Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket as necessary.
Note
Two methods are available for square-hole cabinet rails.
Note
If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the
nonport side, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth.
3.006
5/8"
5/8"
Outer
Slide
Rail
Loosen
Item C
(2x)
scale: 3/8" = 1"
B
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4. Attach the L-brackets (Item B) to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F) and two of the three-
hole nut bars (Item G).
Figure 7 Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Round-hole Cabinet Rails
5. Tighten the screws to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs).
6. Repeat step 1 through step 5for the other rail.
Note
Leave the middle hole empty on the port side for securing the rack mount bracket (Item O or M) later (refer
to "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 17).
3.007
scale: 3/8" = 1"
Cabinet
Rail
(port side)
Cabinet
Rail
(non-port side)
Outer Slide Rail
(closed end on non-port side)
G
G
BB
F (3x)
F (2x)
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Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method A)
To install the square-hole hardware using method A:
1. On the port side of the outer slide rail, loosen the nuts (Item C) securing the L-bracket (Item B) and extend the end of
the bracket beyond the end of the slide rail by 5/8 inch (see Figure 8).
Repositioning allows the rack mount brackets to align with the cabinet rails.
Figure 8 Repositioning the L-brackets
2. Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the nonport side of the
cabinet (see Figure 9 on page 14).
3. Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket as necessary.
4. Attach the L-brackets (Item B) to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F) and five retainer nuts
(Item I).
5. Tighten the retainer nuts (Item I) to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs).
6. Repeat step 1 through step 5for the other rail.
Note
If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the nonport
side, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth.
Note
Leave the middle hole empty on the port side for securing the rack mount bracket (Item O or M) later (refer
to "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 17).
3.006
5/8"
5/8"
Outer
SlideRail
Loosen
Item C(2x)
scale: 3/8" = 1"
B
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Figure 9 Method A for Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Square-hole Cabinet Rails
3.008
scale: 3/8" = 1"Square Hole
Cabinet Rail
(port side)
Cabinet
Rail
(non-port side)
Outer Slide Rail
(closed end on non-port side)
I
BB
(3x)F (2x)
I (2x)
F(3x)
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Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method B)
To install the square-hole hardware using method B:
1. On the port side of the outer slide rail, loosen the nuts (Item C) securing the L-bracket (Item B) and extend the end of
the bracket beyond the end of the slide rail by 5/8 inch (see Figure 10).
Repositioning allows the rack mount brackets to align with the cabinet rails.
Figure 10 Repositioning the L-brackets
2. Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the nonport side of the
cabinet (see Figure 11 on page 16).
3. Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket as necessary.
4. Attach the L-brackets (Item B) to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F), six alignment washers
(Item H), and two of the three-hole nut bars (Item G).
5. Tighten the screws to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs).
6. Repeat step 1 through step 5for the other rail.
Note
If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the nonportside, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth.
Note
Leave the middle hole empty on the port side for securing the rack mount bracket (Item O or M) later (refer
to "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 17); however, position an alignment washer (Item H)
between the L-bracket (Item B) and the cabinet rail.
3.006
5/8"
5/8"
Outer
SlideRail
Loosen
Item C
(2x)
scale: 3/8" = 1"
B
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Figure 11 Method B for Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Square-hole Cabinet Rails
3.009
scale: 3/8" = 1"
Cabinet
Rail
(port side)
Cabinet
Rail
(non-port side)
Outer Slide Rail
(closed end on non-port side)
H
G
G
B
B
(3x)
F (3x)
F (2x)
H (3x)
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Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet
To install the switch in the cabinet:
1. Position the power cord clips (Item E) on the outer surface of both outer slide rails (see Figure 12).
Ensure that the clips do not interfere with the movement of the rails. Position all the clips either with the tabs above or
with the tabs below the rail.
Figure 12 Attaching Power Cord Clips
2. Insert the power cords into the power cord clips, with the power cord prongs pointing toward the power source (see
Figure 13 on page 18).
Allow a minimum service loop of 6 inches at the switch to ensure freedom to plug and unplug the power cords.
Ensure the power cords route completely outside of the slide rails.
Caution
Ensure the power cords align in the clips and do not fall inside the slide rails. To prevent the cords from
being pulled out of the clips, unplug the cords from the switch before moving the switch on the slide rails.
3.010
CabinetRail
(port side)
3/16" = 1"
.1875" = 1"
Cabinet
Rail
(non-port side)
E
A
(3x)
B (2x)
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Figure 13 Inserting Power Cords in Clips
3. Position the switch next to the cabinet; align and insert the inner rails inside the outer rails (see Figure 14 on page 19).
4. Gently slide the switch into the cabinet; check rail alignment by sliding the switch out and back into the cabinet.
If there is any resistance, pull the switch out of the cabinet and realign the slide rails.
3.011
Power
Cord
3/16" = 1"
Cabinet
Rail
(non-port side)
Cabinet Rail
(port side)
E (3x)
A
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Figure 14 Inserting the Switch
5. Secure the rack mount brackets to the cabinet rails using one Phillips 10-32 x 3/8 inch screw (Item F) per bracket and
tighten the screws to a torque of 25 inch-pounds (29 cm-kgs).
For square-hole cabinet rail method A installations, use the remaining retainer nut (Item I) to secure the screw.
See Figure 15 on page 20 for a round-hole cabinet rail; see Figure 16 on page 20 (Method A) orFigure 17 on page 21
(Method B) for a square-hole cabinet rail.
Caution
Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For power-on and
configuration instructions, refer to the hardware manual for your specific switch.
Port side installation
scale: .10" = 1"
L
8
9
10
11
0
1
2
3
23
22
21
20
31
30
29
28
12
13
14
15
4
5
6
7
19
18
17
16
27
26
25
24
IOIOI
IP
1
3
2
3
1 2
3.012
Switch(Slides in/out on Port Side)
Outer
Slide
Rail
Cabinet Rail
Inner
Slide
Rail
Slide Rail
Open End
Slide RailClosed End
Lock-releaseLever
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Figure 15 Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Round-hole Cabinet Rails
Figure 16 Method A for Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Square-hole Cabinet Rails
31
30
29
13
14
15
IP
3.013
scale: 3/8" = 1"
Round HoleCabinet Rail
(port side)
(exploded for clarity)
M
F
G
31
30
29
13
14
15
IP
3.014
scale: 3/8" = 1" Square HoleCabinet Rail
(port side)
For attachingItem M
(exploded for clarity)
(2x)
For attachingSlide Rail Bracket
(Item B)
I
I
M
B
F
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Figure 17 Method B for Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Square-hole Cabinet Rails
Installing the Switch to Slide Out Nonport Side
This section provides the following information:
"Attaching Inner Slide Rails" on page 22
"Attaching Rack Mount Brackets" on page 23
"Attaching L-brackets to Cabinet Rails" on page 24
"Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 28
Caution
SilkWorm AP7420 only supports port-side installation due to the length of the switch.
31
30
29
13
14
15
IP
3.015
scale: 3/8" = 1" Square HoleCabinet Rail
(port side)
Alignment Washer(installed when
attaching Slide "L"Bracket)
(exploded for clarity)
G
H (3x)
F
M
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Attaching Inner Slide Rails
To attach inner slide rails:
1. Position an inner slide rail with the flat side against the switch, facing the end containing the lock-release lever
toward the port side of the switch.
2. Align the rail holes with the holes drilled in the side of the switch (see Figure 18).
Figure 18 Installing Inner Rail in the Lower Holes to Allow a 1.5U Switch to Slide Out of Nonport Side
3. Attach the rail using two Phillips 8-32 x 3/16-inch screws (Item P).
For 1.5U switches, choose from the upper or lower rail holes to determine vertical positioning. 1U and 2U switches
only have a single row of holes for mounting brackets.
4. Tighten the screws to a torque of 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs).
5. Repeat step 1 through step 4for the inner slide rail on the other side of the switch.
Caution
Using screws longer than the specified length can damage the switch. Use only the screws provided with
the kit.
Lock-release
Lever
scale:3/16" = 1"
3.016
31
30
29
13
14
15
IP
3
2
3
1 2
Lower Holes
Inner
Slide Rail
1.5U
Switch
P (3x)
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Attaching Rack Mount Brackets
Installing the rack mount brackets prevents unexpected movement, such as from an earthquake.
To attach rack mount brackets:
1. Position a back rack mount bracket (Item O) at the end of an inner slide rail (see Figure 19).
Position the bracket opposite to the end with the lock-release lever.
Figure 19 Attaching the Rack Mount Brackets
2. Attach the brackets to the slide rail using two slotted-head 8-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item D); add lock nuts (Item C) to
the end of each screw.
3. Tighten the screws to a torque of 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs).
4. Repeat step 1 through step 3for the rack mount bracket on the other side of the switch.
Inner
Slide Rail
scale:3/16" = 1"
3.017
31
30
29
13
14
15
IP
3
2
3
1 2
D (2x)
C(2x)
O
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Attaching L-brackets to Cabinet Rails
Each slide assembly (Item A) includes two L-brackets (Item B) that attach to the cabinet rails (either round-hole or
square-hole). The slide rack mount kit includes hardware compatible with both cabinet rail types.
The following sections provide installation instructions for each type of cabinet rail:
"Round-hole Cabinet Rails"
"Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method A)" on page 26
"Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method B)" on page 27
Round-hole Cabinet Rails
To install the round-hole hardware:
1. Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the port side of the
cabinet.
2. Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket (Item B) as necessary.
3. Attach the L-brackets to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F) and two of the three-hole nut
bars (Item G) (see Figure 20 on page 25).
Note
Two methods are available for square-hole cabinet rails.
Note
If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the nonport
side, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth.
NoteLeave the middle hole empty on the nonport side for securing the rack mount bracket (Item O) later (refer
to "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 28).
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Figure 20 Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Round-hole Cabinet Rails
4. Tighten the screws to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs).
5. Repeat step 1 through step 4for the other rail.
3.018
scale: 3/8" = 1"
Cabinet
Rail
(port side)
Cabinet
Rail
(non-port side)
Closed End
on Outer
Slide Rail
Outer Slide Rail
(closed end on port side)
F
B
G
G
B
(2x)
F (3x)
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Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method A)
To install the square-hole hardware using method A:
1. Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the port side of the
cabinet.
2. Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket (Item B) as necessary.
3. Attach the L-brackets to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F) and five retainer nuts (Item I)
(see Figure 21).
Figure 21 Method A for Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Square-hole Cabinet Rails
4. Tighten the retainer nuts (Item I) to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs).
5. Repeat step 1 through step 4for the other rail.
Note
If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the
nonport side, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth.
Note
Leave the middle hole empty on the nonport side for securing the rack mount bracket (Item O) later (refer
to "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 28).
3.019
Cabinet
Rail
(port side)
Cabinet
Rail
(non-port side)
Outer Slide Rail
(closed end on port side)
scale: 3/8" = 1"
Closed Endon Outer
Slide Rail
I (3x)
F (3x)I
B
B
(2x)
F (2x)
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Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method B)
To install the square-hole hardware using method B:
1. Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the port side of the
cabinet.
2. Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket (Item B) as necessary.
3. Attach the L-brackets to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F), six alignment washers (Item H),
and two of the three-hole nut bars (Item G) (see Figure 22).
Figure 22 Method B for Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Square-hole Cabinet Rails
4. Tighten the screws to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs).
5. Repeat step 1 through step 4for the other rail.
Note
If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the
nonport side, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth.
Note
Leave the middle hole empty on the nonport side for attaching a rack mount bracket (Item O) later (refer to
"Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 28); however, position an alignment washer (Item H)
between the L-bracket and the cabinet rail.
3.020
Cabinet
Rail
(port side)
Cabinet
Rail
(non-port side)
Outer Slide Rail
(closed end on port side)
scale: 3/8" = 1"
H (3x)
H(3x)
F(3x)
B
G
G
B
F (2x)
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Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet
To install the switch in the cabinet:
1. Position the power cord clips (Item E) on the outer surface of both outer slide rails (see Figure 23).
Ensure that the clips do not interfere with the movement of the rails. Position all the clips either with the tabs above or
with the tabs below the rail.
Figure 23 Attaching Power Cord Clips
3.021
CabinetRail
(port side)
3/16" = 1"
.1875" = 1"
Cabinet
Rail
(non-port side)
Closed end on
Outer Slide Rail
A
B(2x)
E(3x)
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2. Insert the power cords into the power cord clips, with the power cord prongs pointing toward the power source (see
Figure 24).
Allow a minimum service loop of 6 inches at the switch to ensure freedom to plug and unplug the power cords.
Ensure that the power cords route completely outside of the slide rails.
Figure 24 Inserting Power Cords in Clips
Caution
Ensure the power cords align in the clips and do not fall inside the slide rails. To prevent the cords from
being pulled out of the clips, unplug the cords from the switch before moving the switch on the slide rails.
3.022
Cabinet Rail
(port side)
Power
Cord
3/16" = 1"
Cabinet
Rail
Closed end on
Outer Slide Rail
E (3x)
A
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3. Position the switch next to the cabinet; align and insert the inner rails inside the outer rails (see Figure 25).
Figure 25 Inserting the Switch
4. Gently slide the switch into the cabinet; check rail alignment by sliding the switch out and back into the cabinet.
If there is any resistance, pull the switch out of the cabinet and realign the slide rails.
5. Secure the rack mount brackets to the cabinet rails using one Phillips 10-32 x 3/8 inch screw (Item F) per bracket and
tighten the screws to a torque of 25 inch-pounds (29 cm-kgs).
For square-hole cabinet rail method A installations, use the remaining retainer nut (Item I) to secure the screw.
See Figure 26 on page 31 for a round-hole cabinet rail; see Figure 27 on page 32 (Method A) orFigure 28 on page 33
(Method B) for a square-hole cabinet rail.
Caution
Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For power-on and
configuration instructions, refer to the hardware manual for your specific switch.
Non-Port side installation
scale: .10" = 1"
8
9
10
11
0
1
2
3
23
22
21
20
31
30
29
28
12
13
14
15
4
5
6
7
19
18
17
16
27
26
25
24
IOIOI
IP
1
3
2
3
1 2
3.023
Switch(Slides in/out on Non-Port Side)
OuterSlideRail
Cabinet RailSlide Rail
Closed End
InnerSlide
RailLock-release
Lever
Slide RailOpen End
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Figure 26 Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Round-hole Cabinet Rails
scale: 3/8" = 1"
Cabinet Rail(non-port side)
OuterSlide Rail
(closed end on port side)
InnerSlide Rail
Switch
(non-port side)
3.024
F
I
O
(1x)
I
F
(2x)
(2x)
(previously installed)
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Figure 27 Method A for Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Square-hole Cabinet Rails
3.025
scale: 3/8" = 1"
Cabinet Rail(non-port side)
OuterSlide Rail
(closed end on port side)
InnerSlide Rail
Switch(non-port side)
F
O
G
F(2x)
(previously installed)
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Figure 28 Method B for Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Square-hole Cabinet Rails
scale: 3/8" = 1"
Cabinet Rail(non-port side)
OuterSlide Rail
(closed end on port side)
Inner
Slide Rail
Switch
(non-port side)
3.026
F
H
F
G
(3x)
(2x)
O
(previously installed)
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